Cruz Alta

La Rioja Alta

Viña Ardanza Reserva Selección Especial Tempranillo Blend 2016

Ruby in color with a wide cloudy, reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with oak, licorice, eucalyptus, herbs, mediterranean spices, coffee, earth and black pepper.

Nice tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a very tasty 8-year-old Rioja Reserva. Elegant and soft.

Showing nice complexity at this point, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Easy drinking and a good food wine.

I had the 2009 a few years ago, and loved it. This one just needs more time in the bottle to mature properly.

A blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. Aged for 3 years in used American oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40.
— a day ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

Yes, this is liquid luxury, on a pnp, young, and off vintage (fires). Can’t wait to try one with some years on it. — 21 days ago

Vanessa, Ira and 21 others liked this
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I don’t think Ridge has off vintages
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Right. Should have wrote “fires vintage.” I was explained the blind block selection process, and truly impressed.

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 1985

Vintage 1985 | utterly vital showing real complexity, very nice WOTN — 12 days ago

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Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1970

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. — 13 days ago

Andrew, Ely and 13 others liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Fresh with vibrant acidity lemon zest and floral — 6 days ago

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I’m liking these more with age.

Bodega Catena Zapata

Angelica Zapata Alta Malbec 2019

João Rached - Out/2023
Álcool 13,7%
— 3 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2020

John Howard
9.3

So good! One of ridge’s best wines. Bit of smoke taint? Don’t care:) Ringer for a right bank. — 2 days ago

Joe, Daniel and 16 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Medium-deep ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of dried cherry, leather, tobacco, peppercorn.
Dry. Flavors of leather, tobacco, roasted herbs, roasted red bell pepper. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 10 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Unique profile on this Santa Cruz Chard. Opens to nutty and nuance and settles to citrus and refreshing. — 21 days ago

Marc, Andrew and 11 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

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.
— 19 days ago

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