Richard Shin

9.3

Love it. Though big, bold, and high al at 14.5%, a great example of a rioja w some age. Prob could age much longer. Very tart fruit. Fruit better defined day one vs day two. For $40, definitely worth it. Why ever drink a 2yr old CA cab and pay $100+??!! — 11 days ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

A top vintage for Unico, and one to live forever, 04 is in an amazing spot, decadently layered and hedonistic with an impeccable balance of both power and elegance. The palate is expansive, silky and rich with melting tannins and massive length. A stellar Unico. — 17 days ago

Benjamin Jarzombek

8.9

Fantastic tempranillo with exactly what you want: easy-drinking and fruit-forward on the front with some tannic lingering at the finish. — 22 days ago

ESF

9.0

Not your standard jammy Monastrell: deep wafting (mostly) dark fruited aromas, licorice & minerals, just oozing - peppery notes as well. Broad smooth on palate (med + weight) not much acidity, rugged tannins leading to modest finish. Great QPR @ Costco — 10 days ago

Gladys Xiques

9.2

Always special and balanced with meat. — 3 days ago

Bhuvana Husain

8.9

Delicious red wine! I’d get this again. — 13 days ago

heidi schlegel

9.9

Although not as prestigious as Unico, this Valbuena 5 was an absolute delight! Rich and balanced, it paired perfectly with fowl (pigeon). — 6 days ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

12/2024. Bold and dry. Nice finish. Paired well with the Waygu at Hall’s Chophouse. — 16 days ago

Ethan Gilmore

9.0

Surprisingly tart/fruity considering the vintage. Nice tannins. — 5 days ago

Raun Kupiec

9.4

Smells of cocoa and violets, deep garnet with bright fresh acidity and again cocoa and violets, fine backbone and long finish. Delicious. — 9 days ago

with Barbara