Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Founded by Don Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta, a student in the art of wine making. Blend of 65% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacho, 10% Mazuelo and Graciano, aromas of sweet berry fruits and spice notes. On the palate cherry and ripe strawberry flavors with citrus notes, cinnamon spice. Fine smooth tannins, long finish, well balanced, ending with fruit and earthy tones. Nice value. — 6 days ago

Ronald Heijden

9.3

Lovely nose with vanilla and mocha. Young fruit jumps from the glass with every sip. Round in the mouth with nice acid. Still young. — 15 days ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

Quite unique, 100% Graciano. Deep dark red in color. Aromas of dried spearmint, muddled black fruit, smoked meats, leather, tar. Nice full, round mouth feel. More wood characteristics are present on the palate, still a hint of newish oak, with dried blackberries. 14.5 ABV, medium plus acidity, medium plus grainy tannins. Finish is long. Quite excellent. Research suggests that Graciano as a single varietal is quite rare, and this producer has a interesting story to tell.

92+ points — 7 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2010 | Not everyone’s friend, a style in it’s own - acquired taste. Very brownish red colour. Expressive smell, overripe pear, starting with high bitters. Old wood, mocca. Beautiful expression and balance, dinnerwine. Great effort. — 9 days ago

Roberto Gomez

9.1

Inspección:
Claro y Brillante
Presencia de Sedimentos
Color: Rubí Vivaz con insinuación Picota
Intensidad: Media Alta
Viscosidad: Media
Menisco: Variación de Ribete Media sin segunda tonalidad

Olfato:
Intensidad: Media Alta
Frutas Frescas
Frutos Rojos (Fresa, Cereza)
Flores: Vainilla y Alcanfor
Especies: Pimienta
Presencia de Madera
Extras: Miel

Gusto:
Semi Dulce
Cuerpo: Medio
Acidez: Baja
Alcohol: Bajo
Taninos: Bajo
Complejidad: Media Baja
Final: Corto
Equilibrado

Notas: Un vino sutil, refrescante, ligero, frutal. Extremadamente moderno. Excelente equilibrio. — 4 days ago

Vikram Sidhu

10

The best of Espana. My favorite Rioja! — 8 days ago

with Vivek

Sarah Wuethrich

9.1

Beautiful texture! Smooth tannin, just a bit hot on the finish. Fresh, tart red cherry, tobacco, tea leaf, red currant, fresh cranberry, black pepper. — 4 days ago

Nader Gubein

9.4

Had it in 2021 and it was big bodied with nice dark berry nose with a smooth finish. Texture was balanced and the wine is very nice. — 4 days ago

Randall Brater

9.0

Dark ruby red. Sharp sour cherry and berry fruit. This is good, but honestly is not as good as the ratings claim it is and certainly not worth the price. — 24 days ago

Alexa Monroy

9.2

So easy to drink. Good tannins. Chill it. — 2 days ago