Brian Franke

9.0

Had this wine in 2015 and another time. Always a value buy! — 3 years ago

with Sara

Nicole Ruiz Hudson

8.9

Really lovely fruit — peach, tangerine skin and cherries, and melon — with dried herbs on the finish. Really great with tikka masala.
— 4 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.0

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe red plum, blackberry, black plum, vanilla, baking spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, ripe but fresh, perfectly balanced — 4 years ago

Stuart Rasley

9.3

@Isaac Pirolo have 5 more laying in wait! — 6 years ago

with Lisa

Kelly Ni

9.1

Dry but pleasant. Had with Greek tapas in DC with Sarah and Mao. — 6 years ago

Miss Harvey

9.0

Clean crisp and held up well against egg and other robust flavors. — 7 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Medium ruby core with garnet edges. Aged characteristics on the nose with damp earth, a little espresso, a touch smoky, cinnamon and stewed plums. Medium tannins (6/10) and plus medium body. Dark cocoa on the attack of the palate intermingled with plums, black currants, black cherries and lots of spices. A bit of anise and the Petit Verdot coming through in the medium plus finish. Drink till 2018.
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@David L @Ron R @Martin G Rivard @Martin A. Cody @James Cahill @Carl Fischer @Shawn R @Joe Lucca @Bill Bender @Eric S @Isaac Pirolo @TheSkip @Mike R @Lori Mike @Jody Scharf @Jo Anne B @Kim Stanbro @Roman Sukley @Greg Gregory @Sean Smith @Shay Aldriedge — 8 years ago

with India and Sean

Tom Casagrande

9.1

Nicely made and exuding character. Nose has bright, deep plummy fruit, along with nice, fragrant spice and a wisp of smoke. Mouthfilling, pure fruit on the palate, with a light touch, finish turns savory and shows lots of stony minerality. Nice acids and a bit of soft, chalky tannin comes out at the end. Terrific value. — 4 years ago

Sebastian Corriere

9.1

Steak and amazing company with UJet team, Karen bowman, Brandon Ackert, Forrest, Erin and Phillip! Ordering steaks!!! — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by next generation. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe fruit, smoke & spice, A blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, & Graciano from top Haro producer. On the palate ripe blackberry and cherry, firm dry tannins with smoky oak, wrapped in perfect acidity. Aged 30 mos in French & American oak + 18 months in the bottle before release. On the finish a touch of vanilla on a long ending. Will continue to improve! Nice! Tasting Sample. — 5 years ago

Stuart Rasley

9.2

Finally breaking into the half case @Isaac Pirolo ! — 6 years ago

with Lisa

Captain S

9.1

Nice. Many others will advertise a finish in sherry/port/etc., but you can’t tell. This is clearly finished in port barrels. Very nice. With JR. — 7 years ago

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.2

drink more wine imported by José Pastor. the man has a preternatural knack for bringing in the coolest juice evah! this one will shred every misconception of Verdejo plonk you have. — 7 years ago

TheSkip

9.3

Wow. Lived up to the hype. Promoted by no less authorities than @Carl Fischer and @Isaac Pirolo. The hype is real.

Many have suggested that this is Napa meets Spain. For me it's Mollydooker takes a Spanish vacation.

Bold and unctuous. Full tilt. Very high #QPR — 8 years ago

Jan Laursen

9.1

Ravfarvet. Fyldig, mineralsk, salt. Fersken og havvand i næsen. Lidt træ i munden. Virkelig interessant udgave af verdejo-druen. — 4 years ago

Stuart Rasley

9.1

Lovely. Enjoyed w my soon to be famous lasagna. Thanks @Isaac Pirolo ;) — 4 years ago

with Lisa

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by children Manuel, Isabel & Isaac Muga Caño. Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice, unmistakable Muga. 4 grape blend from the Haro district (70% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), palate shows cherry and currant flavors with espresso, vanilla & toasty oak tones. Soft full tannins, lively acidity on a medium+ finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Nice value! Great vintage! — 5 years ago

Kirk F

9.4

Waited as long as I could to pop one of these - and wow! Fantastic and thanks @Isaac Pirolo for introducing us to Theorem! — 6 years ago

Paul T HB

9.5

Good call@Isaac Pirolo,
I don’t venture into the 80’s to often, but for $75.00 it was worth a try plus it gave me an excuse to use the Durand again even though it really didn’t need it.
Reminds me of this one night in Bangkok, — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The producer is using Tinto Fino not Tempranillo. Respectfully, requested Delectable change.

Ten years in bottle, time to check in on my first bottle of six.

On the nose, dark currants. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, baked black plum, raspberries & ripe strawberries. Vanilla, cinnamon stick, crushed limestone minerals, dry rock & stone, some black rich earth, soft leather, dry stems, steeped fruit tea, dark berry cola, sweet tarry notes with red & dark fresh florals.

The body was big and very full with a hour in the decanter it moves to more medium full with another hour in the decanter. The structure, length, tension and balance are just arriving to a sweet spot. Still plenty of life left in this 05. Another 10 years and perhaps more. The tannins are still pronounced but softened & round with a strong dusty presence. The fruits are; gorgeous, sexy, lush & ripe. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, black plum, creamy raspberries, raisins, ripe cherries & strawberries. Vanilla, cinnamon stick, dark chocolate, crushed limestone minerals, a fair amount of dry rock & stone, some black rich earth, soft leather, dry stems, hints of mint, dry herbs, steeped fruit tea, black licorice, dark berry cola, sweet tarry notes, used espresso roast with red & dark, purple, fresh florals. The acidity is near perfect. The long, ripe, lush, well balanced finish is excellent and lasts minutes. Beautiful wine with sex-appeal.

Photo of, Bodega Uvaguilera top and bottom photos, Winemaker/Supervisor-Isaac Fernandez and cellar shot.
— 7 years ago