Lacaze Gran Reserva

Bodegas LAN

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2017

Excellent attack with an earthy and red fruit flavor and nose, but the finish was short and astringent. — 4 months ago

Baron de Ley

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2018

A big Rioja. Surprisingly ready to drink, tanins have softened, still powerful. Dark garnet color, aromatic nose of earth and herbs. Round Palate balanced and tasty. Recommended. Great VfM. — 5 months ago

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2015

I liked this quite a bit. Great value. Lots of wood. — 8 months ago

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Marqués de Riscal

Gran Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2018

Dark ruby coloration. On the nose, dark cherry , ripe plum, vanilla, forest floor, oak, leather, truffle, spice, chocolate. On the palate, full bodied and elegant. Complex with an Extensive finish. Cherry, dark berry, vanilla, balsamic, spice, oak, gravel/minerals/forest floor then chocolate takes over. Long finish. — 8 months ago

Ray, Jay and 5 others liked this

Gramona

Gran Reserva III Lustros Brut Nature Cava Xarello Macabeo 2015

Ming L
9.2

The Grand Cru of Cava? Corpinnat (Heart of Penedes) is a special designation by a group of estates (currently 11) who broke tie with the Cava D.O. This one was disgorged in 12/2023.
Aromatic nose of green apple, peach, chalk, light brioche, and hint of white floral. Vibrant, round, and precise. Very impressive, particularly when considering this is a brut nature.
— 9 months ago

Tom and Bob liked this

Bodegas Navalon

Gran Reserva Anciano Años 10 Years Oak Matured Valdepeñas Tempranillo

Jason brought for boys golf week. Spainish. 10 yr great. — 6 years ago

Terra Noble

Gran Reserva Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Tasty fruity vineyard with a punchy finish. — 10 years ago

Agusti Torello Mata

Cava Kripta Gran Reserva Brut Nature Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada 2005

Absolutely amazing cava that drinks better than most champagnes. — 10 years ago

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Terra Noble

Gran Reserva Maule Valley Carmenere 2011

Reasonably priced in Pennsylvania. Good drinkable wine if you like fuller bodied reds. Will be getting a couple more bottles. — 11 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2001

This is exceptional. Lemon oil and greenery. Integrated and slightly smoky. An oiliness in the palate, with a sweetness and intensity. Great freshness but a gorgeous complex mid palate. Great — 4 months ago

Jay, Ira and 13 others liked this

Viña Real (CVNE)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

Called Rioja. Super-dill coconut give-away. — 5 months ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 1 other liked this

Vistamar

Gran Reserva Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2021

This is an interesting blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Syrah from the Maipo Valley, an iconic region of Chile, a bountiful area that gather the perfect conditions for quality wines for terroir-driven wine seekers.
A wine that can be an acquired taste, showcasing a unique character and definitely a high levels of complexity. The wine has a striking deep, intense violet color, quite aromatic profile that pleases the nose with some dark chocolate, dark cherries and blueberries. On the palate, it provides a balanced acidity, chewing tannins with a very long-lingering finish. It pairs amazing with Manchego cheese, Braised short ribs and even lasagna.
— 6 months ago

Daniel liked this

Viñedos del Contino (CVNE)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

Spicy red fruit, mostly cherry. Still quite a few tannins for a 10 year old. — 9 months ago

Bodegas Olarra

Cerro Añon Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2009

Drinking well now, this is a well composed wine that typifies Rioja. I first had this about six years ago, and really enjoyed it. This time round, it’s of course more mature, but perhaps falls somewhat short on the finish. The nose is absolutely knockout - it smells much more than the £15 that I paid for it - but on the palate it doesn’t quite live up to it. Still, a very pleasant drink. — 6 years ago

Keith liked this

Ontañón

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 1995

20 years in the making, here it is. Glorious and memorable! — 10 years ago

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Bodegas Valdemar

Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1989

Nice but not spectacular. Loads of vanilla and little tannin. — 12 years ago

Mendoza Vineyards

Gran Reserva Mendoza Malbec 2017

Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of blueberries, chocolate and coffee. Blueberry fruit flavors are complimented by hints of Asian spices, dark chocolate, figs, plums and black cherries. Slight note of blood/iodine on the long lasting finish. Medium bodied, solid balance and silky tannins. Thanks for sharing, Matt A. — 5 months ago

Bob and Tom liked this

Campo Viejo

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2016

Sight: Completely opaque, blood red, slight tawny. On nose: fruit forward, tobacco. On mouth: very smooth, full bodied, was difficult to taste fruits but strong oak and earthy presence. Might not have been at correct temperature. — 6 months ago

Miguel Torres

Reserva Gran Coronas Penedès Cabernet Sauvignon

Holy fuck what is this bloody beautiful substance? Why’s it so smooth? — 7 months ago

Bodegas Franco-Españolas

Bordón Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2005

A bit past its prime but otherwise still smooth, earthy, and delicious. — 9 months ago

Apaltagua

Gran Reserva Envero Apalta Vineyard Selection Carménère 2018

Sometimes I crave that pyramids bell pepper thing, and this was good for such an occasion. — 4 years ago

Severn, Brian and 7 others liked this

Carmen

Gran Reserva Apalta Vineyard Carmenère

Do fruit and very velvety — 7 years ago

Carmen

Gran Reserva Los Quillayes Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

A very well balanced cab . The tannins and the acidity match , the notes of deep rich red fruits and a smooth Oaked finish are great ... I would buy this again no doubts — 8 years ago

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Concha y Toro

Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Ribera del Tinguiririca Cabernet Sauvignon

Nose: fig and Asphalt and earth

Taste: candid walnut up front? plum and berry, very fruit forward in the middle. Finishes spicy! Love the prickling sensation as the berry fades.

this is the 2013 not 2011 (photo incorrect)
— 10 years ago