Canary Islands, Spain

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

You're not 40 every day and I wanted a special wine to celebrate that special day. Fortunately the wine bar / open kitchen restaurant we went to had that special wine, amongst 400 references, that I had been desperate to taste for a long while. I didn't take notes so it's all from memory, but the nose is what I liked the most. Coconut notes, leather, cherries, coffee... I spent probably 15 minutes in total smelling that wine. The palate was great with some acid drive, some matter but not in an overwhelming way, some gentle, well integrated tannins in the rear, before a long finish with savoury notes, red fruits, coconut and that gentle grainy tannic layer. A great experience to top up a day to remember.
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— 9 days ago

Scott@Mister, Ira and 14 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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Congrats Daniel! Fine experience.
Paul K

Paul K

Happy Birthday @Daniel M ! Great wine! Great review!
Daniel M

Daniel M

@Paul K thank you, Sir !

Bodegas Muga

Selección Especial Rioja Tempranillo 2019

12/2024. Bold and dry. Nice finish. Paired well with the Waygu at Hall’s Chophouse. — 14 days ago

Ted, Raul and 4 others liked this

Dominio de Pingus

PSI Ribera del Duero Tempranillo

ESF
9.2

This is a “wow” type wine: incredibly aromatic and layered, complex, polished and a bit muscular. Consistent thru vintage. — 6 days ago

Tom, Doug and 4 others liked this

Bodegas Juan Gil

Jumilla Monastrell 2021

ESF
9.0

Not your standard jammy Monastrell: deep wafting (mostly) dark fruited aromas, licorice & minerals, just oozing - peppery notes as well. Broad smooth on palate (med + weight) not much acidity, rugged tannins leading to modest finish. Great QPR @ Costco — 8 days ago

Tom, Doug and 5 others liked this

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo

Medium ruby in color with pronounced intensity. Aromas include blackberry, black cherry, cranberry, and raspberry, with hints of mint, clove, dark chocolate, leather, tobacco, and earth. Dry, with medium acidity and medium-plus tannins. Balanced and complex with a long finish.
— 3 hours ago

Envinate

Albahra Garnacha Tintorera 2023

Arepas wine — 10 days ago

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Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

Surprisingly tart/fruity considering the vintage. Nice tannins. — 3 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

The 2012 vintage really showcases the brilliance of López de Heredia in a challenging, dry year. Deep garnet with brick hues at the rim; lovely aromas of red cherries and red currants, coffee, spiced cedar, leather, and light oak on the nose; great red and black fruit on the palate, plus earthy notes, dried herbs, and silky and well integrated tannins; and a long, elegant finish with a perfect balance of fruit and acids.

Enjoyed with spanish charcuteries and danish cheeses - and Tchaikovsky’s 6th with Teodor Currentzis.
— 3 days ago

Martin, Scott@Mister and 7 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2018

Dark berry notes with a light peppery spice and mild tannins. — 11 days ago

Ericsson, Martin and 2 others liked this

Clos Mogador

Priorat Red Blend 2013

A fitting 800th wine by delectable. Ripe fruit and vanilla with perfectly rounded tanins. Paired well with pasta and freshly shaved white truffel. — 19 days ago

Tom, Ted and 15 others liked this
ESF

ESF

One of my all-time faves
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

👍👍 on the white truffle, wine also sounds great!!