Heath Higgins

9.6

One of the finest made wines in the world. Always a treat. — 8 years ago

with Mary and Catherine

Scott Evans

9.3

If you find this wine buy it, old world style delicious delicate balanced not like most California wines — 9 years ago

Joe Pea

9.1

This the third time I've had this in the last year and it shows beautifully right out of the gate. The wood and fruit are so interestingly and well melded at this point. Oak moves to cedar on the palate. Definite alcohol lift in the nose still and you can feel it the nostrils but not obtrusive...indeed it's actually a promising hint of what's to come on the palate. Dried cherry and stone fruit tastes on right away. Slightly mentholated. Definitely picking up distinct vanilla undertones on the nose and palate but not over the top. Satisfying medium tannins. Soft mouth feel but with really good/balanced structure. Perfect finish in line with what preceded it. Just a great fucking wine. And for the price? Getcha some! Can't believe this is still just around and available (not telling where!). Not for those who don't want wood in their wine but even here what you think will finish moderately chalky moves to soft-ish tannins at the perfect time. So many riojas are over top in the wood category or just so out of balance one way or the other. Everyone has heard of Rioja but have you really had a good one? Here's your chance without breaking the bank. I'd put this one up against the best or at least those considered the best. Maybe lacking a LITTLE finesse to be world class but damn close (can you use the word finesse with Rioja??). Drank in gulps with parmesan dusted NY style mushroom meatball mozzarella pizza from Peppino's in Athens, GA while watching Parenthood with my 17 YO daughter (who also pronounced the wine delicious). What a Tuesday night...thank you sir may I have another. Anyone really disappointed with this wine has WAY more money than me and is a spoiled brat. Geek out. — 9 years ago

Jen Shatwell

9.5

Enjoyed it with friends on a rooftop in 90-degree heat. I believe other raters who suggest this is the best Rose in the world. — 10 years ago

James Zecca

9.0

Robert Sinskey's P.O.V Bordeaux red blend is back at Winetasters Of Larchmont and it's drinking better than ever. An old world style blend with new world fruit characteristics...awesome value!!
On sale for$31.99 — 11 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Rich and concentrated. New world (oaked). Violet in color. Young. Revisit in 5 years. — 11 years ago

Katherine Bordelon

Court of Master Sommelier Guild member

9.2

A beautiful, Chablis-style Chardonnay from a collaboration that includes the world renowned DRC house located off the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley. The interesting component of their process with this Chard is that they move the wine back into stainless steel after aging it in new and neutral French Oak. — 9 years ago

with Mary and Edmond

Al Shikoh

9.2

Surprisingly lively acidity and medium body for California Chardonnay. Citrus fruit, white blossoms, and mineral tones dominate. Made in an Old World style with light oak treatment and no malolactic fermentation. — 9 years ago

with Drew and Kelly

Valerie Chelley

9.4

Deep, dark with structure and balance. Drinking it next to Opus One(1st world problems). At first it seems a little tight and savory., over time tannins are softening and some nice fruit is coming out. And the Opus fruit is lessening and and taking more Bordeaux like quality. Both delicious and appreciated. — 9 years ago

Evan O'Donnell

9.5

Excellent rye — 10 years ago

Logan Brooks

9.3

Respect! New world with old world feel. — 10 years ago

Scott Claffee

9.1

Solid. Old school from the new world. — 11 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Ripe cassis, sweet roasted paprika, open, generous and utterly satisfying. A clear representative of NW-cabernet, but with a definite classical Old-World edge. Loved it. 95/100 — 11 years ago

Daniel March

9.3

Licorice, loads of it, with strawberries, cherries and oak. Good heat on the nose, not shocking given the whopping 16% alcohol. But boy oh boy I love Grenache and this is one of my favorite values in the world, especially when you can get it for $35. The wine dances on your tongue, very light, but rich with tannic structure. Big flavor, easy texture. Complex and layered, lasting finish, leaves your mouth alive. — 9 years ago

Kendra Peterson

9.0

Very old world in taste. Opens up after about 30-45 minutes in the glass. Earthy and only slightly tannic on the end — 9 years ago

Mike McGlone

9.3

Exceptional wine. World class. Great with prime rib dinner. — 9 years ago

with S, Rich and 1 other

Joe Santagata

9.2

white pepper , celery, edamame ..tarragon ..great acidity with med body texture from the new world without being overripe — 10 years ago

Sarah DeBusk

9.2

Much needed — 10 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.4

One of top 5 champagne's in the world and it tastes good — 11 years ago

James Bailey

9.7

Just won best Rioja in the world! — 11 years ago