La Rioja, Spain

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

On the lower end of Gran Riojas I’ve had especially for a 2014. Still good. — a month ago

Alvaro Palacios

Camins del Priorat Grenache Blend 2021

ESF
8.9

i'm going to stick with my note from the 2020: too generic, this vintage had a very firm tannic grip but same aromatic & flavor profiles — 18 days ago

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Ameztoi

Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri

Along a bustling path made of ancient cut cobblestone, shadows lengthen across the exterior walls. Taverns bursting at the seams with people searching for refuge and libations as the sun grows weary. At the edge of this narrow bustling thoroughfare, the cobblestone rises up and creates a barrier against the vast void of the Bay of Biscay. Laughter, playful arguments, and wanting whispers flood the air, adding to the oppressive heat the suns pushes towards me in its last ditch effort of discomfort for the day. I drink up every ray as my feet dangle towards the breaking waves. All is right. The sun rays slowly crossfade into the voices growing louder as the night begins.

Nose: light strawberry, cut grass, lemon thyme. All faintly so.

Palate: bell pepper, serrano pepper, thai basil, zippy, medium-high acid, light bodied, lower alcohol.
— 20 days ago

Bodegas Borsao

Tres Picos Campo de Borja Garnacha

Deep purple without any brick. Tarry black fruit jam on the nose. Bright grape and jam on the palate. A heavy rendering of Grenache with tons of alcohol. Drink right away with grilled meats. — 18 days ago

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

Exceptional interpretation of Ribera del Duero — 2 months ago

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Bodegas Numanthia

Numanthia Toro Tempranillo 2018

Delicious. Perfect with NY Strip. — a month ago

Mariana Puga
with Mariana
Mariana, Ted and 12 others liked this

La Caña

Rías Baixas Albariño 2023

Crisp with some great minerality. — a month ago

La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

I’ve drunk a bunch of 14’s from all over Rioja and it’s not a flashy/big/concentrated vintage, but man if you like understated, balanced, elegant wines, this hits the mark. — a month ago

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Clos Mogador

Priorat Red Blend 2010

BlackBerry, blueberry, black pepper and licorice surrounded with well integrated and soft tannins. While the finish was not as profound as I would have liked this was an excellent wine to represent Priorat’s Garnacha-based blends. — 14 days ago

Timothy Fox
with Timothy

Bodegas y Viñedos Alion

Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo 2020

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Very dry on the palate with nice complexity and a nice mouthfeel.

Showing black fruits, cedar, licorice, chocolates, dark coffee, pencil lead, earth and peppercorn.

This is a delicious Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero in Spain. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and nicely balanced.

Starting to drink beautifully now, and needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.

Wine Enthusiasts 96 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

This 5 year old Tempranillo is already complex, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% Tempranillo grapes, from 40 year old vines, were aged for 14 months in oak barrels and concrete vats.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$120.
— 24 days ago

Dave, Ted and 18 others liked this

Dominio de Pingus

PSI Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2020

Spice, tobacco, blackberry, and perfume. Spicy, flavorful, and fun. — 8 days ago

Bodegas Alto Moncayo

Veraton Garnacha

Dark deep bodied and flavorful — a month ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

Really fantastic. Love Rioja whites. Waxy, savory nutty. — a month ago

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La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2020

Tasted during WSET Level 2 class on 6/9/25. Very good tenparanillo. Mix of red and black fruits, hints of spice! — a month ago

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2017

Haven’t had in ages. Plenty of dill, vanilla, & red fruits. — 2 months ago

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Jay Kline

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One of the best wines for the money, anywhere.
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High praise indeed @Jay Kline ! Was my intro to Rioja several decades ago. It is reliable @Peter van den Besselaar .

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2000

2000 Unico is drinking very well but still so young. The millennium vintage will live forever. — 18 days ago

Dave, Paul and 5 others liked this

Campo Viejo

Rioja Tempranillo 2021

Classic Spanish flag color of yellow with red writing. Good brick red color. Just a hint of a purple core. Aroma is stones and red/black cherry cobblers-pies. Slightest of linseed oils. Flavors are bright, fresh Temp. Crunchy and dry. Just a hint of fennel or oregano. Has a classic feel and flavor. Would be great for watching El Clasico. — 2 months ago

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Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía 2018

Retain freshness of cherries, chocolate little spice open up nicely over 3 to 4 hours — a month ago

Bodegas El Nido

Clio Jumilla Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

One of our favorites — 2 months ago

Brian Broxson
with Brian
Bobbi Jo, Brian and 6 others liked this