Quintessential Rioja . Old school. Crianza so 6-12mo in barrel. Lopez de Heredia age in HUGE barrels. Only American oak. Super vibrant n fresh . Built to age. Gran reserva by any other standard. Their reserva is a 2002. 65%tempranillo 15%garnacho the rest Mazuelo & Gracianp — 10 years ago
Nice old school Rioja. Bright cherry, dried tobacco and dill. Great acidity — 11 years ago
This a fantastic bottle from a local vineyard. It has flavored of Chocolate but finishes like a nice light Pinot — 13 years ago
Cherries and leaf litter. Old school. Love it! — 9 years ago
Old school - charming - took a moment to show — 10 years ago
Perfectly integrated, well-ahead of the 1999 (still disjointed a few months ago). Supple, not powerful. Just an absolute pleasure. Red cherries, dried strawberries, rye, subdued tamari with slight balsamic prickle, browned liquorice. This isn't arresting as the '95, but rather it's a quieter, equally thoughtful companion. Effortlessly transportive. With it's constant shifting and ease, it makes me think of friendships. Of the people I've met and the conversations I've loved. Of my friend, Tim, who shared the bottle with me. Of friendships born out of music, climbing, work, school, wine - friendships that transcended the genre in which they emerged.
I wouldn't change anything about this wine. — 10 years ago

Great #Merlot from @HopeFamilyWines at the $15 and under price point. — 11 years ago
Smooth, slightly dry finish — 11 years ago
Sometimes you don't want to analyze, and just enjoy. This was one of those moments. — 10 years ago
For the price it was great. — 10 years ago
What a value! Full bodied, balanced, wonderful. — 11 years ago
Always a good bet — 11 years ago
Look for other central coast Chardonnays — 12 years ago
Nicole King
My absolute favorite white wine! Delish!
— 9 years ago