La Rioja, Spain

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1970

Poured into a decanter maybe an hour prior to service. The 1970 Tondonia Gran Reserva pours a garnet color with a transparent core, moving towards a slightly orange rim. Medium viscosity with light staining of the tears and some signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous and absolutely brilliant with a mix of desiccated and ripe fruits: dried Morello and Montmorency cherry, cocoa powder, mushrooms, old leather bound books, an entire cabinet full of dried herbs and spices, a memory of barnyard and a deciduous forest floor. On the palate, the wine is dry with good structure still: medium tannin (fully integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and makes me believe there is something bigger than us in this life. This bottle, on this afternoon, gives the confidence to embrace the mystery. Drink now with an hour of air but I get the sense this is one of those Energizer Bunny wines… — a day ago

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Jay Kline

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@Tom Casagrande it doesn’t happen very often for me…maybe once a year. But when it does, it’s an emotional thing
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Nice treat.

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Always special and balanced with meat. — 16 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

In an awkward spot that suffers by comparison to an amazing mosel troken. Has much that’s delicious, but the taut, stony tertiary flavors are incipient not quite showy. — a day ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

Paul J
9.5

Great wines for Family Christmas and New Year’s Eve!! No formal notes but rated appropriately. — 14 days ago

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Baron de Ley

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

Pappas favorit. Fick av Filip första gången han har köpt flera sedan dess. — 14 days ago

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Vintage 2008 | Reliable old school Rioja, well balanced with vanilla, mocca, cedar — 2 days ago

Jan, Lies and 16 others liked this
Jay Kline

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So reliable.

Bodegas Muga

Selección Especial Rioja Tempranillo 2019

12/2024. Dry and full of flavor. Dark in color and nice on the palate. — 11 days ago

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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.
— 16 days ago