David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Wow! Velvet, dark currants, mocha, caramel, dark chocolate, saddle-wood, underbrush, gravel, stones & elegance that only happens with this much time forward. Round acidity and beautiful balance and finish.

Stupidly good with our Tri-tip!!!

Photos of; my visits to Bodega La Rioja, their well backlit tasting bar, outside patio and large oak barrels that were assembled inside the Bodega more than 100 years ago...they’re that big and have required many repairs over the years. — 4 years ago

with James and Christina

Nate Redner

9.5

Just hitting its stride. Much more well integrated than I last tasted two years ago. — 8 years ago

with Mike

Myorei

9.3

Smooth and velvety — 10 years ago

Patty Galippo

9.1

Smooth, full body, loved with hors devours... delicious, fun to share with friends — 4 years ago

Michael Patrone

9.2

Well balanced tannins. Decent amount of alcohol. Mild complexity. — 6 years ago

Stuart Scheff

9.2

Sooooooo good — 9 years ago

P A

9.2

Always a good bet — 10 years ago

Joyce Brooks

9.5

Dependable good taste! $13 H-E-B — 5 years ago

Pete Turley

9.0

Light, with lots of strawberries... Finished with some slate.. A funky but delicious wine. — 6 years ago

Clark Beaty

9.0

Second bottle of 78 I've had this year. The fruit is still present but soft, this wine has surprisingly held up beautifully and is drinking very well. — 8 years ago