Daniel Bloom

9.7

On the nose it’s almost nubuck leather that’s had a walk by the ocean. White and vaguely yellow flowers.
Miraflores seems to be a spectacular vineyard. Everything I’ve had that says sourced from there is worthwhile.
This…has no edges, no spikes, a complete whole.
On the palate, I get upon entry, the slightest hint of lemon peel. No heavy yeast, no wood showing through. Refreshment that at 15° sure doesn’t feel it.
There’s no heavy there. No overdone evidence of the barrel/butt that this was in. Pure pleasure. But intellectual enough to be quizzical, as I return, return, return. As it warms in the glass and has exposure to air, there’s more of the bodega, the terroir, and the wood coming through. Some of that ineffable lacquer and vaguely mushroom quality that good sherry Carries. Still no trace of heat or imbalance 2-3 hrs. in.
A perfect partner with fried smelts, grilled veg, and Insalata Caprese.
With Randy.
Thanks @Flatiron Wines — 2 days ago

Day Watson

9.5

So light and a nice mix of fruit and earth. Great summer red. — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Phenomenal!! — 4 months ago

Pako Pako

9.1

Está ke ta kagas, kalidad precio, inigualable 😎 — 3 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.3

He’s not picking early, yet the wine is well balanced and fresh. Expressive. Plenty of fruit. Expanding brambly strawberries and underbrush. Firm tannins. Luminoso! — 4 years ago

with Sarah

Nick Farrell

9.7

Cheese rind, sherbet, VA greatness. — 6 years ago

Nick Valvo

9.4

Great for drinking in the park after your wife gets tenure. — 6 years ago

Louis Martin

9.1

Dry, tart, but paired surprisingly well with a sweet lemon verbena crueller at Lune. — 17 days ago

Austin Hohnke

9.2

Stagionarsi supper club. Paired with cherry clafoutis. — a month ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.2

Lovely wine. A touch of oxidation but fresh and minerally — 3 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Gruner. Group favorite, my #2. lemon meringue, white blossoms, nutmeg. Crushable. — a year ago

Gerald Montoya

9.3

Vivid, juicy red and blue fruit with a note of soot-covered pine needles. Absolutely delicious. — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.3

Don’t know if I settled down the third time around or the wine did, but a more focused experience this time. Who knows, maybe three times a charm. An ethereal light to medium body, all balsamic, mushroom notes & wild black currants. — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by children Manuel, Isabel & Isaac Muga Caño. Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice, unmistakable Muga. 4 grape blend from the Haro district (70% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), palate shows cherry and currant flavors with espresso, vanilla & toasty oak tones. Soft full tannins, lively acidity on a medium+ finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Nice value! Great vintage! — 6 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

A special treat with family and a Portuguese dinner on the deck. After an hour of air, the nose shows a complex amalgam of crushed rock dust, hickory smoke, leather, and even a little macerated cherry fruit. Loads of flavor in an impossibly light frame. 11% alcohol. Went very well with braised chicken and Chourica stew. — a month ago

with Dan

Winston Jones

Host OrganicWineReview, Assistant Buyer Savvy Cellar Wine Bar

9.0

Tasty but over extracted. — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.4

fresh and light and zesty. Wet stone and hints of lime. Salinity and great definition. No signs of oxidation on this one — 9 months ago

with Ara and Paul

Eric Urbani

9.2

Refreshing, 5% ABV Italian wheat beer — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Just opened another bottle! Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by children Manuel, Isabel & Isaac Muga Caño. Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice and oak. 4 grape blend from the Haro district (70% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), 36 months in oak, palate shows elegant flavors of cherry and currant with espresso, vanilla & toasty oak tones. Soft full ripe tannins, lively acidity on a long finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Great vintage! — 5 years ago

Dave Hoffman

9.0

Paraje Los Pilones — 6 years ago