1986 vintage holds great — 4 days ago
All the right things. Cherry. Cassis. Blackberry. Balanced warm vanilla cherry crumble which good riojas are known for. A hint of undergrowth. 2013 drinking superbly in 2025. — 8 days ago
Little to no aroma. Bitter and dry. Expected more, think it needed more time before opening. — 2 days ago
Drinking in 2025. drink now will not materially improve with age. — 16 minutes ago
Needs time to open. Delicate with a beautiful balance of cherry/raspberry, hay, and acidity. Drink ASAP — a month ago
Really lovely Lirac, Grenache and Syrah show mostly, the proprietor (Rodolphe des Pins) (in my opinion!!) dragged his feet too long in joining the Lirac appellation, but his wines have LONG been undervalued and are fantastic at their pricepoint, I personally have more bottles of this, which I expect to age well!! — a month ago
Dave
"La Val" is Spanish for "The Val." And we are drinking La Val with our friend Val. So, it's all coming together.
Listening to Ella Fitzgerald. — 17 days ago