Bodega de Bardos
Romántica Crianza Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2012
Ripe strawberry and pomegranate. Could use a little more structure to balance the fruit. — 6 years ago
R. López de Heredia
Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2004
Interesting wine. Apricot and dried fruit on the nose. Looks more like a desert wine in the glass—deep yellow and rich looking. On the palate is a little thin in mouthfeel with an odd heat in the mouth. Good balance overall. Taste has a bit of petrol. — 7 years ago
Kirk and Sweeney
12 Year Dominican Rum
John had this 6 years ago
La Rioja Alta
Viña Arana Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005
The 2009 seems tight to me. I am not sure if it still can use more time in bottle or if there is something off on the balance of the wine. — 6 years ago
Marqués de Murrieta
Reserva Finca Ygay Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013
Solid Rioja. A little tight and tannic at first, but opens up a bit in the glass. — 7 years ago
Jean Fillioux
XO Grande Réserve Grande Champagne 1er Cru du Cognac Ugni Blanc
John had this 6 years ago
Palmaz Vineyards
Louise Napa Valley Riesling 2016
Wonderful balance and suppleness. Restrained in its sweetness. — 6 years ago
Kosta Browne
One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2013
Very nice balance. Not overoaked. — 7 years ago
Marqués de Riscal
Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2012
Very nice and great for food pairings. Good structure but softer tannins than some other Riojas. — 7 years ago
John Matthews
John had this 6 years ago