Robin Goodchild

9.2

The day the world realises what amazing value lies in Rioja will be a sad day for my wallet. What promises to be a classic vintage from one of THE classic Alta producers for $30? You don't get that anywhere else. Deliciously aromatic. Dried flowers and dried orange peel in a spice cupboard which is exactly where they belong. Surprisingly approachable for a young Reserva with such stuffing - fine tannins and great acidity in perfect balance with bitter cherry compote and dark chocolate on the finish. So good with the lasagne we paired it with. I ate so much bloody lasagne. I just didn't want it to end. This wine is ready to go right now but I will be buying a case and attempting to hold it until the ruby turns brick-orange and all the secondary complexities of this classic bottling come to fruition. Christ, I'm full! — 11 years ago

Eric Taylor

9.3

Great nose ...dark fruit and leather smell ...nice and smooth on the palate... Dark fruit...very good wine ! — 12 years ago

Richard Jennings

9.9

Spectacular, youthful, 1942 Rioja with decades to go yet. Yowser! — 13 years ago

Nick Pedersen

10

Birthday wine with lamb chops, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamed peas and onions. Perfect compliment. — 11 years ago

Casey Sackett

9.1

Rich dark opulent. Long black pepper finish. — 12 years ago

Jean-Phillippe Landry

9.1

Beautiful, fresh and easy to drink — 12 years ago

Conor White

9.6

Excellente — 13 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.5

Over delivering. Drinks like a Reserva, and a steal at $25. Leathery fruit and creamy silkiness. Long earthy finish. Evolving constantly. Showing wonderfully, drink up! — 11 years ago

Orhan Uzelli

9.2

Great balance, easy drink.. — 12 years ago

Rebecca Mezzack

9.2

Delicious and smooth...fruit forward. — 12 years ago