Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.1

Compared to our previous bottle, this second of 3 bottles is drinking really nicely. I’m thinking it’s probably near peak at 13 years. Second day after opening (wine fridge with a vacuum cork stopper) its lovely, fragrant dark cherry, lithe bramble fruit nose, reminds me of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir aromatically. Delicious tartness on palate, not a ton of weight as this is a lower-extract style and tannins have been fully tamed on the finish.#riojagranreserva — 5 months ago

Jon Bergqvist

9.1

Probably the best bottle of this I’ve had. Perfectly matured classical Rioja. Black cherries, some caramel, no tannins left and piercing acidity. — 3 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.3

Dry. And takes a long journey that settles, reminding you of its dryness. — 5 years ago

with Jess and Gillian

Scott Koles

9.2

A bit past its prime but otherwise still smooth, earthy, and delicious. — 6 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.1

Tasty. Purchased in Centro Storico Napoli, but enjoyed on our balcony in Positano. — 3 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.1

Wanted to have with Centro pizza but the power went out 🤷🏻‍♂️ — 5 years ago

Alan Irvine

9.4

Strong, tannic but enough fruit and acidity to cut through. Dark plums and blackcurrants. — 6 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.3

I am not a fan of the “new school” relatively-extracted, French-oak aged Rioja. This is not that. This is old fashioned, old-school. And perfectly resolved. Nose has sweet spices, lovely vanilla-tinged American oak, ripe berry. Balanced and soft and enveloping in the mouth. I’m surprised how much I like this (because of my predilection to be skeptical of Rioja, nothing else). — 2 years ago

with Angelo

Helena V

8.9

Smoke and tannins, full bodied no finish. Nice wine. — 5 years ago

with Anton

Dennis Hogenkamp

10

Osteria Il Centro — 6 years ago