Ellen Clifford

9.1

Salty AF with a hint of…mango??? on the nose and slight orange blossoms color-forming in the background. The palate is textured, reminding me of the feel of suede (forgive me, I’m a vegetarian, but remember the feel of suede). It is so soft and suave but also textured. It brings in a bitter orange, Saturn peach and peach yogurt flavor sensation, prickling with acidity and, yes, again, salinity. — a month ago

Sherwin Taghdiri

9.1

Has a nice deep fragrance cherry, chocolate and leather and balsamic!
Has rich flavor of spice, dark cherries, and dark chocolates. Spice lingers on the palate, but remains smooth. — 17 days ago

with Boris and Renny

Jay Kline

9.3

This bottle had been cellared since release and cork was in near pristine condition. At 54 years old, it remains a deep garnet/purple and now with loads of sediment. Classic Rioja character with dried black cherry, toasted coconut, cedar, dried flowers, leather and earth. The structure remains intact and the acid is still pretty fierce. This should continue to age very well if conditions are good. — 11 days ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Delicious. A wine of depth and character. Noticeable oak as you would expect. — 5 days ago

Ming L

9.1

As expected, this is rich and voluptuous but somehow manages to have a sense of balance and sophistication. Drink now for its hedonism, but it really needs another 5 year also to settle down. — 7 days ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.3

Another fabulous Spaish that we can't find in UT. — 9 days ago

with Brian

Jenks

9.4

4hr decant. GD that’s good. Need to put a couple of these away for a while, but this is already more approachable than other Riojas I’ve had of similar age. Pairing w. roasted oyster mushrooms and polenta. — 12 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 1989 | showing real charm! Paired with haddock mussel saffron sauce at restaurant IDRW Rotterdam — 10 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.5

Vintage 1985 | utterly vital showing real complexity, very nice WOTN — 10 days ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.3

Deep ruby in color; cherries, cedar, and tabacco on the nose; high acidity; high tannins; tastes like raspberries, plums, and wet slate with a long finish. Leslie, Dante, and Jason like this wine. I love it. — 4 days ago

with Jason and Leslie