La Rioja, Cuyo

Achával-Ferrer

Quimera Mendoza Malbec Blend 2021

A blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, aged in French oak 65% new and 35% 1 year old, fruit sourced from Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit, earthy and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and tart cherry flavors, with vanilla, licorice, citrus and herb spice. Fine tannins, well balanced long finish ending with tart fruit and a sweet earthy mineral character. Nice! A Fav! — 8 days ago

Anthony, Tom and 1 other liked this

Marqués de Murrieta

Reserva Finca Ygay Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

Medium complexity. Needs ~three years in the cellar to unwind a bit but this is good juice. — 2 days ago

Tom liked this

Baron de Ley

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2021

K L
8.9

Another good Costco rioja choice. Would get again. May have liked this one better than the first — 13 days ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2011

Would like to spend more time with one of these. Many Riesling use cases fly through the mind. Lees in clear focus. — 6 days ago

Severn, Ira and 9 others liked this

Bodegas Beronia

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2016

Plum, cocoa, raspberry, and subtle dust on the nose. Rich, yet dry. Notes of cocoa powder, ash, dried raspberry, unsweet dark chocolate, blackberry, subtle cranberry, tar, & earth. Medium body & tannins. Beautiful balance of fruit & wooly dryness; alcohol hides well; pairs wonderfully with food. — 11 days ago

Viña Real (CVNE)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

Much to be thankful for! This will be a blockbuster in a few years. Still drinking really young. Could easily go 25-30. — 8 days ago

Richard liked this

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Unfiltered Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2020

Drank at Majestic’s Plymouth opening on 12th Nov 2024.
Clean red, paler on rim.
Spices on the nose.
Spices and red berries on the mouth, long lasting flavour.
Quite nice wine.
— 6 days ago

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2019

For $19, a bargain. Robust all around but balanced. Long finish. Earthy. Dark and inky. Rich blackberry. Buy again. Better than other $30-40 riojas w more age. — 6 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Beautiful Spanish maker of more than a century that may have the best price/value relationship of any winemaker. — 21 days ago

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