R & B Cellars

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2012

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2012 Rosado pours pink/salmon color with medium viscosity and no signs of sediment or particles. On the nose, the wine is developing with Maraschino cherry, dried apricot, coconut, dill, vanilla, and walnut. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium- tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Brilliant, soulful stuff. My first experience with the 2012 vintage. I hope there are many more to come. Drink now with patience (maybe even a decant) and through 2037. — 4 months ago

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Domaine Olivier B.

Les Amidyves Côtes du Ventoux Grenache Blend 2011

JKT
9.0

Thought all gone. Interesting take of Grenache and Syrah from Ventoux with a solid medium bodied still robust palate. Unfortunately it kinda overpowered the mixed menu of various eats. — 7 months ago

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection The Inaugural Lot No. 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Are with beef, great flavor - rich and delightful — 9 months ago

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite

Les Légendes R Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018

Blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bright dark garnet color. Aromas of red and black fruit, black licorice and light oak. Same fruits (very ripe) on the pallet with hints of wet loamy soil and basil. Plump and rich. Silky tannins. Pleasant surprise. Solid QPR. — 4 years ago

Paul, Jason and 2 others liked this

Jeff Runquist

R 1448 California Red Blend 2017

Jake is super great and so is this wine. Weeknight pizza wiiiiiiiine. — 7 years ago

Weingut Friedrich Becker

B Estate Pfalz Pinot Noir 2011

Mon dieu! This wine has an incredibly mineral-flushed nose, almost minty from all the whetstony chloride-alkaline minerals! Light ruby slightly hazy in color; medium-high acids and fine tannins, red fruit-dominated and perhaps a bit disappointing on the finish. Try in 3-5 years?! Excellent value at 10 USD for a half bottle! — 7 years ago

Ira, Ron and 1 other liked this

J. B. Becker

Wallufer Walkenberg Kabinett Trocken Riesling 2014

JKT
9.2

Beautiful full bodied robust standing tall petro oily slate bite no apologies — 5 months ago

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection Lot No. 5 Field Blend 2010

A great blend of five grapes. Enjoyed with grilled chicken thighs and oven roasted mushrooms. Combo of berries and a hint of pepper. Smooth and stately finish. — 6 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

No sediment, great colour and rich deep flavours — 9 months ago

Iñaki and Jon liked this
Jon Ebsworth

Jon Ebsworth

Great wine Dodsy, the range of fonts troubles me 😁

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

One of my faves. The unique iodine taste of a Spanish rioja paired beautifully with the duck. Wow. — 10 months ago

R. Pouillon & Fils

Solera Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend

A good champagne. Drank kind of… young? Balanced but not graceful, hefty but a little too eager. All of the flavor was BOOM, right up front, and it was more green apple rind than anything. Good - maybe not my thing. — 5 years ago

R. Pouillon & Fils

Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Last night (NYE). Good stuff. Not overly fruity and not dry. Nice balance. — 6 years ago

Domaine Serene

R Dry Rosé Blend

Citrus, light, hint of tang on finish. More full bodies than a French style wine. — 7 years ago

B. Leighton

Gratitude Olsen Brothers Vineyard Red Blend 2020

Pop n pour. Given that it’s 70% Mourvèdre, the color is surprisingly light. (There’s 25% Grenache and 5% Syrah too.) Medium color saturation. Inviting nose of a melange of ripe berries and a smoky embers note. Crushed rock behind that. Soft and intensely flavored in the mouth, with the berries less prominent, jousting with dark earthy and pleasantly vegetal notes. Soft but balanced acids and tannins almost silky. Really nice. Terrific value at $25 from WTSO. — 6 months ago

"Odedi", Jan and 16 others liked this
Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

Thanks for the review. I bought this one from WTSO also!

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 1981

Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours out of red Solo cups. The 1981 Gran Reserva Blanco pours, a golden color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of Khalas dates, dried apricot, black lemon, almonds, toasted coconut and marshmallow. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. A cerebral wine and just lovely stuff. Well stored bottles have a long life yet left ahead. Drink now with patience and plenty of air and through 2051. — 7 months ago

Andrew, Douglas and 6 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Blend of mostly Tempranillo with about equal amounts of Garnacho, Graciano and Manzuelo, deep Ruby with a graceful bouquet of berry fruits, cigar box spice with fresh earthy tones, a traditional Rioja, still reticent. On the silky smooth palate, elegant with layers of flavors of ripe blackberry and cherry, tobacco, smoky cedar, dark fruit, vanilla spice, very well balanced with fine soft tannins and a clean structure ending with a nice long chalky earthy character. Delicious! — 10 months ago

Vino, Tom and 3 others liked this

The Crane Assembly

G. B. Crane Vineyard el Coco Red Blend

Same maker as prisoner. Dark fruit. Delicious. So good — 5 years ago

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Great wine especially for the price — 6 years ago

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection The Inaugural California Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Fruity and lyrical. Nice with pesto and tomato pasta. Would be good in its own too. — 7 years ago