AEL

8.6

Every few years I buy a decent Rioja, and it never works. Balsa wood, strawberries on the nose. Tannic but overly smooth on the palate. It's not you, it's me. Pandemic bottle #6. — a day ago

AEL

9.0

This stuff is phenomenal, and has been, going back at least 20 years. Technically a barley wine. Strong notes of caramel and cake. Well worth the $10/bottle. — 15 days ago

AEL

8.6

Eh. I always want this to be better than it is. Points lost for cost/quality ratio. — a month ago

AEL

8.7

Worthwhile at the approx $9 I paid for it (on a mixed case basis). Malbec is better when riper. This is viscous, with a nice mouth feel. Heavy nose, dark fruit and wet wood. Pandemic bottle #5. — 6 days ago

AEL

8.8

Classy wine. Soft but distinct nose, excellent structure on the palate. Some tannin, long finish. Blackberries, lemon, a spice I can't name. Pandemic bottle #1. — 18 days ago

AEL

8.6

An enjoyable, easy drinking red. Nicely balanced blend, with a creamy quality to it. A good value. — a month ago

AEL

8.2

The nose is nice - earthy, alcoholic. But the palate is way off, with an odd vegetal note. Not enjoyable. Pandemic bottle #4. — 6 days ago

AEL

8.7

Rock and bark on the nose, underlying dark fruit. Tight on the palate - some tannin. Solid effort for $12. Pandemic bottle #2. — 13 days ago

AEL

8.6

Very drinkable combo of Spanish varieties without the oak. Simple but enjoyable. — 23 days ago

AEL

8.5

Better than it needed to be. Not much to it, but a strong spicy note kept you drinking, and the ripeness was just enough to make it satisfying. — 2 months ago