Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three days. Best on Day 3. The 2011 “Bosconia” pours a ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of sour cherry, dill, leather, dried earth and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium++ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, elegant and leans towards the bitter side of the spectrum. Good on its own but I think these really excel with food. I’ve probably covered this before in previous TN’s but the wines of LdH might not be for everyone but I find them to be truly special and while there tends to be quite a bit of variation, they are always full of soul. Drink now with patience and through 2036. — 7 days ago

Daniel Jara

9.3

Excelente vino! Decanto si o si x 30 minutos y tendrás una experiencia súper! Recomendable en lo personal recibes más calidad por lo que pagas ! — 11 days ago

Jan A

9.2

Like the sour mouth watering effect of the wine on the palate. Already my last bottle of the case but this still has years of runway ahead. — a month ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Blend of Tempranillo (95%), Graciano (4%) and Mazuelo (1%). Deep violet(almost black) color. Interesting aromas of black cherry/plum, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, earth and tobacco. The palate features red and black berry/plum flavors with additional notes of mocha, mushrooms, dusty herbs, white pepper and orange peel. Firm tannins and a long and lingering finish. Medium-plus bodied and plush. Excellent aging potential. Thanking Keno for bringing this excellent example of a traditional and well made Rioja! — 16 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 2004 | Icon wine. I love the distinguished smell with fruitiness. — 16 days ago

Eimear Fay

9.6

Very warm, full-bodied with spices - lovely for drinking by a fire. — 9 days ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Always a favorite. Lemon verbena, beeswax, wax beans. — a month ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Simply perfect with short ribs (which were also perfect). — 3 days ago

with Bonnie

Kyle

9.1

Heavy vanilla and spice. Enjoyable finish with bright berries and oak showing up at the end. — 10 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Classy & elegant with ripe black fruit, exotic spices, a touch of leather, a whiff of wilted violets and orange zest. A bit earthy & mineral, too though showing youthful freshness & energy.
Poised & very elegant on the palate with beautifully polished yet grilly tannins and juicy acidity. Layers of black fruit with wood shrimp seamlessly integrated. Nice volume & depth, terrific energy in the long finish. A classic Rioja reserva and the perfect wine for late fall.
Looking forward to tasting it over the next few years. — a month ago