Weingut R & A Pfaffl

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Ruby core with quite wide garnet , terracotta rim . Quite deep and reserved at first , floral , red berry , strawberry, raspberry , red cherry , very fruit forward . On the palate this is also very primary , with lots of sweet strawberry , raspberry and cherry . Really fruit driven , so young . Bright acidity , quite strict tannin frame . This is a mineral saline note after a while , lots more complexity hidden underneath all plushness of the fruit . Perfectly balanced and proportioned with a long finish . Really promising and the finest of all the wines on this night but you will need to wait for the real fireworks to begin , a wine for the future . Wait 10 years and will probably show well a further 15 -20. — 6 months ago

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection The Inaugural Lot No. 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Reeeeally enjoyed this one! Deep berry and smooth tannins with a hint of spice that just work so well together #wsjwine — 4 years ago

Mike, Paul and 1 other liked this

Koehler-Ruprecht

Kallstadter Saumagen R Auslese Trocken Riesling 1997

Where to begin? Wow! I allready drank a lot of Riesling in my life but this wine is like entering heaven (I suppose….). A nose to die for and a a perfect balanced sweetness and bitterness in the mouth. No hurry at all. This 34 years old Goddess wine has a long life ahead. — 4 years ago

Ceccherini, Willem and 21 others liked this

Maurice Schoech

Rangen de Thann Harmonie 'R' Grand Cru 2008

With my flu significantly behind me, I ventured to Alsace. What a knockout of fruit and acid, nearly overwhelming. — 6 years ago

Peter, Kimberly and 7 others liked this
Michael Meyer

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I’ve had this (and know whence it came). Knockout is the perfect word. Lights up your senses.
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When I texted you I was down there buying more. 👍🏼

Domaine Serene

R Dry Rosé Blend

Citrus, light, hint of tang on finish. More full bodies than a French style wine. — 6 years ago

R. Pouillon & Fils

Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Bought this lovely Champagne at a wine shop in the Marais near Village St. Paul in Paris. Asking for a good pairing with Munster, it works very well with the strong cheese. The yeasty flavours of both cheese and champagne are a good match for each other. — 8 years ago

A. R. Lenoble

Gentilhomme Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay 2002

Best. Title of this one to date. — 8 years ago

Ron, Lloyd and 3 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2000

Quite yellow gold colour , wide light lemon rim. Shows quite a lot of development . Quite toasty with roasted nuts , candied citrus peel , candle wax , ginger , saffron, curry powder, sea breeze. On the palate this is structured and quite full bodied with the nutty character , ginger and candied lemon rind , great intensity and grip , salty , balanced acidity and very long and balanced on the finish . Drinking well now but needs time to open , will probably continue at this high level for another 5-10 years and maybe even improve further — 6 months ago

Dave, Jan and 7 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

Another great vintage of a wonderfully consistent Rioja. Made from fruit of vines that average 40 years old. Lots of aging in advance of this wine’s release. (And it’s considered a Crianza?) Aromas of blackberry, leather and dried rose petals. Blackberry and Black cherry on the pallet with a hint of orange peel. Hint of wood smoke on the finish. Dusty tannins and nicely balanced acidity. Solid QPR. — 3 years ago

Paul, Bob and 3 others liked this

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite

Les Légendes R Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018

Light and fruity. Both the red and dark fruit, giving it good balance. A bit of acidity lingers. — 5 years ago

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R. & L. Legras

St. Vincent Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2008

Another bottle. This rocks. A little bread and biscuit on the nose. Lean and defined. Rocks and conserved lemon. Very good. — 6 years ago

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Love Legras!
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These are a steal for the quality iv you can still get them

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection The Inaugural California Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Like this one more than the Zinfandel . The zif was sweeter. This has a hint of the tannin grape skins. “Ripe black fruits and bittersweet chocolate notes. Smooth texture due to firm fine tannins. Rich plum, cherry and black currant aromas with notes of rhubarb and pepper.” Super good! Might be a favorite? — 7 years ago

R Wines

Southern Belle Precious Syrah 2013

Big old world fruit bomb! Actually a Monastrell/Syrah 50/50 Blend. Loads of intense red and black fruit with elements of vanilla and toffee. Aged in bourbon barrels. Long finish. I actually served this one as a dessert wine because of the BIG fruit. Thanks for this bottle, Bud. — 8 years ago

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R Wines

Southern Belle Vino de la Tierra de Murcia Red Blend

Had the 2016 on Derby Day 2025. Dark, rich fruits. Some chocolate with a hint of leather. Vanilla and caramel from the barrel. Very interesting wine. The artwork on the front label is absolutely fascinating. Had to do the back of the bottle to get it in this app. — 7 months ago

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Château Rieussec

R Bordeaux Blanc Sec Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2019

Ming L
9.0

The nose is quite exotic for a Bordeaux white with tropical fruits leading the way, supplemented by green apple, fresh cut grass, and citrus blossom. Good tension and volume on the palate with fresh acidity and generous texture. Finishes long and clean.
Outstanding value from a winery of this caliber.
— 3 years ago

Ericsson, Bob and 2 others liked this

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. — 4 years ago

R. Parr & S Moorman

Salem Wine Co. Gamay 2014

Could be a cru Beaujolais! Great tart red fruit with a good dose of minerality. Drank over 2 days and it held up nicely. — 5 years ago

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R. & L. Legras

Cuvée St. Vincent Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2008

Really fresh, yeasty, with steel, lemons and good definition. A lot of promise. Young — 6 years ago

Severn, Douglas and 5 others liked this

Weingut Bernhard Huber

Bienenberg R GG Spätburgunder 2008

German Pinot Night - Huber has his own oak forest which he uses for his barrels - so he does not use American Oak as one of the reviews suggested. Much more fruit than E&M. A lot of folks loved this wine for me too much fruit but still an excellent wine. Orange zest - lime - plenty of tannins. This has 5-10 year left. Green tea - tart apples 🍏 and hint of cherry. Not imported to the US - suitcase Import. — 7 years ago

Riddley, Severn and 6 others liked this

R. & L. Legras

Cuvée Présidence VV Champagne 2002

From Mag. Mature... a hint of apple and sherry but not too much. On the palate broad and slightly lush with settled acidity and decent length. Given this is s mag, it's probably worth checking in on these as their time may soon be up, but for drinking right now- very good — 8 years ago

John, Eric and 5 others liked this