Cruz Alta

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

If you know, you know.

Just eying the bottle evokes a sense of mysticism—these are increasingly rare sightings, relics of a winemaking philosophy nearly lost to time. Opening it after a recent visit to the winery feels familiar, almost fated.

The color holds strong despite its 20+ years, with a core of garnet that defies its age. On the nose, memory takes over: the scent of the underground cellar, the mold-covered walls, the rustic perfume of wood and brick. Then come the classics notes—dried rose petals, red berries, and a whisper of spice.

The palate surprises with more volume than the bottle’s vintage muster’s. Lively red fruit mingles with savory earth and warm spice, carried by silken tannins. The finish lingers with a trace of wet oak, grounding the experience in place and time.

This is a wine of lineage, character, and quiet perseverance—a style too uncommon today. Most importantly, it was opened, shared, and deeply enjoyed.
— 19 days ago

Paul, Dave and 9 others liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Lemon curd and a zesty acidity that lands with some sweetness and then bite.

Pairing with an avocado really mellowed this wine out and made it delicious.

Lots of tension and bright lemon citrus flavor. Touch of lime.
— 24 days ago

Bob, Tom and 6 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 1989

Jeremy Shanker
9.4

Incredible bottle of LRA — 19 days ago

Juan, Tom and 1 other liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2020

A little shy at first but really opens up and shows after a couple hours of air. Classic Santa Cruz Mtns Pinot. Earthy. A touch candied. Long finish. Pretty wine. 👍🏼 — 14 days ago

Tom, Pinotman and 1 other liked this

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

Had in València. We really like this Rioja. Dry and smooth. A definite buy. — 16 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Hum
9.2

Rich cassis and tobacco … vanilla frosting … everything well integrated… faint graphite ? Touch of bell pepper. — 19 days ago

Tyler and Ira liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Perfection, even in a bad glass. — a month ago

Paul, Rob and 2 others liked this

Bodega Catena Zapata

Angelica Zapata Alta Malbec 2021

100% Malbec crafted by the Catena Zapata family, which established with their first Malbec vineyard planted in Mendoza, Argentina in the beginning of 1900’s.
This is sensational mid-range in the Zapata portfolio, highly perfumed wine, on nose it welcomes you with a blend of medley berries, ripen plums and baked blueberries. On the palate shows highly and deep flavors of dark chocolate, some hint of herbaceous and violet flowers as well.
The mouthfeel is denoted by the creamy and rounded tannins with a execptional depth and complexity. Decant it for 45-60 mins, pour and cheers!
— 16 days ago

Ted and Daniel liked this

La Rioja Alta

Viña Ardanza Reserva Selección Especial Tempranillo Blend 2017

Beautiful Rioja. Layers of red fruit and nice acidity. Super mellow tannins at this age. Doesn’t need much to open up. — 19 days ago

Pinotman liked this

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Berry fruit nose with cinnamon and nutmeg spices. Medium tannins, well balanced great paella — 9 days ago

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