La Villa

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

This Marques de Murrieta Gran Reserva is temporanillo led blend cherry pie like taste and a long finish. Beautiful wine just entering a nice long drinking window. — 5 days ago

David, Eric and 9 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

So much better then my first one 8 years ago — 2 days ago

Lyle, Andrew and 6 others liked this

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 1996

From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+. — 12 days ago

Douglas, Billy and 8 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

100% tempranillo, aged in oak for 2 years. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, spice and herb notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with notes of oak and black pepper notes. Fine soft tannins, great balance with acidity, long finish ending with fruit, vanilla, oak and slight earthy spice character. Will age short term! — 16 days ago

Veronika, Juan and 4 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2005

Mary H
9.5

A wine of astounding complexity, a shape-shifter. Immediately in the glass, nutty roasted almond, funk (a little reductive), musty books and turpentine. Iron/sanguinous aftertaste. Little acidity up front, a bit flat in texture. Peach pit, yellow peach, honeycomb. — 11 days ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1988

The fruit for "La Chapelle" is sourced predominantly from Le Méal and Bessards (with a little form Greffieux and Rocoules. Relative to the two Chave’s, the 1988 “La Chapelle” seems a bit more like a Hermitage fastball right down the middle of the plate. Desiccated mixed berries, olives, purple flowers, and minerals with a touch of ethyl acetate. Again a great pairing with grilled lamb and Moroccan spices. Vinous and drinking well now through 2035. — 12 days ago

Severn, Lyle and 7 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Full red, palate holder of acids, dark fruits, dates, and some smoke. — 7 days ago

"Odedi", David and 11 others liked this

Marqués de Murrieta

Reserva Finca Ygay Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry, herbs, earth.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, violet, roasted herbs, thyme, earthy minerality. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
— 17 days ago

"Odedi", Ray and 4 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2016

A tad oxidized but still bright and fresh. Typical Rioja earthiness. Red fruit in the foreground. — 7 days ago

Martijn liked this

Campo Viejo

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2011

Bargain from Vintage Cellars @$28 on special. 2016. Drinking very well. — 13 days ago