Murcia, Spain

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2008

Salted orange peel. Butterscotch. Toasted nuts. Amaze balls. — a month ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 1 other liked this

Baron de Ley

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2020

This is delicious! Not made to age for the long haul, but it has a few years in it. Great cherry and raspberry flavors, smooth tannins. Just yummy, and I am inclined to like it better than the Muga I had earlier 😊
Listening to Gram Parsons
— a month ago

Andrew, Tom and 27 others liked this

Alvaro Palacios

Camins del Priorat Grenache Blend 2023

A charming wine from a very good producer. Blend of Carignan, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. Concentrated and bitterly herbaceous upon opening. Thyme and sage, cherries, hibiscus, licorice, and orange peel. Whew, a mouthful!
Update: 4 hours later this wine is calm and harmonious.
Listening to Mazzy Star
— 2 months ago

Daniel, Joel and 33 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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I’m a Priorat fan, but haven’t had this one yet.
Dave

Dave

Me too, and me either until now. Palacios makes a Mencia called "Petalos" that I enjoy whenever I can. @Tom Casagrande

Bodegas Muga

Gran Reserva Prado Enea Rioja Tempranillo 2016

Rare beef on the immediate nose.

94 points
— 2 months ago

Tom, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this

Campo Viejo

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

NH Liquor store $17. Very enjoyable before & during paella dinner. Would drink again. — 2 months ago

Bodegas Numanthia

Termes Toro Tinto de Toro 2022

Deep Ruby red color with aromas of ripe black fruits, pepper spice and oak. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and plum with cinnamon, cacao, cacao and smoky notes. Big chewy tannins, medium+ finish, lively acidity, nice mouthfeel, ending with vanilla and earthy mineral tones, a fine Sipping Wine!! — 2 months ago

Daniel, Paul and 2 others liked this

La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2015

Solid Rioja Reserva from 2015. Dense without being overly so. Nice nose, which started to take off toward the end of bottle. Decanting before serving helped. Served as the second red, so should have opened it earlier. — 3 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2020

4/2026. Good fruit with some spice. Full flavor that paired well with the dry aged ribeye at Halls Chophouse. — a month ago

Ed, Scott@Mister and 1 other liked this

Bodegas Muga

Selección Especial Rioja Tempranillo 2020

Really dark fruit and a splash of mint. To quote Led Zeppelin and the legendary @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego , you gotta whole lotta oak, you gotta whole lotta oak 🎶
Listening to Supersuckers
— a month ago

Joel, Tegan and 36 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Dave Haha forgot about this bit of goofiness. Brought a smile to my face on a day off. All the best (wines)!! :)
Dave

Dave

That's what I'm here for @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
Tegan Marriott

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You're right Muga's oak treatments with the new American & French & their egg white fining does come at yah in full force!

Bodegas Alto Moncayo

Campo de Borja Garnacha 2013

• Dark, savory fruit — black cherry, blackberry
• Smoky, oakey, roasted notes on the nose
• Full-bodied, ultra-concentrated
• Moderate tannins
• Texture is almost creamy
— a month ago

Dave liked this

Bodegas El Nido

Clio Jumilla Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Deep garnet opaque, full bodied with black fruit, blackberries and plums — 2 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

Simple light red - low on minerality with good structure — 3 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

Quite good. Worth the $$ paid. — a month ago

Jay, Andrew and 2 others liked this

Bodegas Juan Gil

Jumilla Monastrell 2008

Heavy tobacco, smoke, and earthy tones on top of dark fruits. Opens up very dynamically because of its vintage. — 2 months ago

Martín Códax

Rías Baixas Albariño 2024

Great everyday white, and lasts longer than expected after you open it. — a month ago

Bodegas Beronia

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2019

2019 was a good vintage, full body and berry notes — a month ago

Envinate

Albahra Garnacha Tintorera 2024

Mineralzz — 2 months ago

Tom, Michael and 1 other liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

Big winner at dinner tonight — 3 months ago

Alessandro NardiSarah Bignami
with Alessandro, Sarah and 2 others
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Chris MacLean

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In a great place

Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía 2019

A lot going on here, and it's good. Smells like cola and chocolate. Tastes like milk chocolate, plums, medjool dates, brown sugar? Dry, tannic, puckery finish, but with lower acidity. Delicious, and a meal into itself.
Listening to The Beatles
— 3 months ago

Tom, Joshua and 26 others liked this
Ronald Heijden

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Last summer, I drank the 2021 vintage of this wine @restaurantcasaruben in Spain. I also gave it 94 points at the time. This Mencia is absolutely my cup of tea!
Dave

Dave

That sounds like a wonderful experience! @Ronald Heijden