Alan Weinberg

9.4

I was also a bit blurry by then. Superb wine. — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service; no formal notes due to the setting. It has been a few years since I last enjoyed the 2015 and I am happy to report that it is now very much open for business. The fruit is on full display and the oak is much better integrated. The structure is still quite firm but I found everything to be in better balance than it was upon release. This is squarely and its drinking window and should remain that way through the remainder of this decade and likely, well beyond. Drink now through 2030+ — 3 months ago

Elayna Halikopter

10

Very smooth and delicious. Organic. No hangover — 5 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Blend of 95% Tempranillo with 5% Garnacha and Graciano, aged for 26 months in new French oak, 70 year-old vines. Deep Ruby color with aromas of fruit, earthy spiced and woodsy notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with cedar, tobacco, leather and smoky notes. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, tobacco, toasty cedar and earthy mineral character. — 7 months ago

Mike Miller

9.0

Pepper and spices. — 2 years ago

with Anne

John Murphy

9.1

Drinking smoothly after being open for 2+ hrs. Bright, clean fruit. Red cherries for days. Very tasty! — 4 years ago

John Bratincevic

9.4

Tobacco, fig, dark chocolate, bitter walnuts, cherry, orange. Old varnished bureau. Lovely and true to style. “Elegant.” 94. — 2 months ago

Yosuke Sato

9.1

スペインの赤
タンニンをほぼ感じないけど重いスッキリ — 2 months ago

John Willison

9.0

Orange funk…in a good way. — 3 months ago

Ashraf Attal

9.2

With Zeina, Anr and Yasmine at Disfrutar — 5 months ago

Ryan Gamble

9.1

Oak, subtle pine on the nose. Rich dark color, sucks the moisture out of the mouth on the finish. Excellent and unique experience from a Spanish Tempranillo — 7 months ago

Sam Bishop

9.3

When I saw this I thought it ought (autocorrect from might) be Amy and my fave go-to orange. Am not disappointed. Cider-y sharpness on the nose and palate, beautiful light orange colour, slight fizz on the tongue. — 3 years ago

McCue Enright

9.2

Smells like wet leaves (earthy), tastes like tart, cherry candy. — 5 years ago

Fabio Franchella

9.3

Im offenausschank und vorher noch auf delectable gecheckt. Bei den noten dachte ich erst dass es nicht ganz der gleiche wein von diesem produzenten sein kann. Nach dem zweiten schluck allerdings schon! Wow! Einfach wow! Feinfruchtig, weisse blüten, birnen, etwas minze, im gaumen weich, rund, südfrüchtig mit leichter mineralität. Hut ab! — 2 months ago

Ericsson

9.2

Tempranillo from numerous Vega Sicilia vineyards in Ribera del Duero. A classic with great aging potential. — 3 months ago

Ian Buckley

9.5

Smooth ‘Rioja’ style red — 4 months ago

Jan A

9.4

Field blend of 85% Mencia and rest other local varieties from 100+yo pre phylloxera vines. From the bearded Bierzo wizard Raoul Perez. Violets on the nose, and a fresh spicy pinot noir ish palate. — 6 months ago

The Pretentious Gentleman

9.0

Really enjoying this tasty, dry sipper. I haven't had many Riojas but this is the first one I actually like. Good stuff! — 2 years ago

Cheylsea Lauren

9.0

Juicy, spicy, high alcohol — 4 years ago

Jeff Hasmann

9.4

Wow! Fabulous from very old Tempranillo vines in Roa Del Duero. The Esteban family maintains their 60 ha of vines meticulously using extensive biodynamic practices and precise winemaking. It shows in the wine. Black fruit and currants meld harmoniously with hints of tobacco, coffee, licorice, and mineral. The texture is rich; the concentration of fruit is dense. This is a seriously good bottle of wine that WS gave 96 pts. 2016 vintage on Feb 11, 2020 — 6 years ago