"Basque country overlaps with the Rioja appellation, and Diez-Caballero's 2014 Reserva embodies that unique culture's esthetic and gastronomic identity. Its aromatics leap from the glass in waves of blackberry and vanilla notes while dark cherry flavors and polished tannins extend through the satisfying finish" — a year ago
A blend of medieval varietals, Fränkischer Burgunder, Hartblau, Süsschwarz,
Schwarzblauer Affenthaler, Schwarzurban. Say that 3 times fast. Nose is gorgeous and floral with some lovey herbal depth and also sour cherry fruit. Lavender is the major floral part. Really compelling. Sage as well. This is a knockout aromatically and so unusual. Maybe some raspberry liquer? Wow. Palate is juicy and easy going with wonderful, elegant and ripe tannins. Super pure and lithe. Terrific concentration and structure and lovely fruit depth on the finish. This is an ultra fascinating wine. So much to love here. A summer supper but also has the structure of a Bordeaux. Not like a classed growth but a fine wine from Montagne-St. Emilion or Haut-Medoc. Long finish. Very impressed.
Sweet red licorice aromas after air. Softer and plusher. Lovely sweet fruit now and so supple yet grippy. Gorgeous wine. — 2 years ago
A classic Italian white named after the medieval village of Soave. The varietal is Gargantua which flourishes in the rolling vineyards surrounding the village of Soave.
This fragrant white has elegant hints of Myer Lemon and Passion Fruit. Finishing scents of spring grass and wild flowers with a great acidity and a dry saline finish. — 3 years ago
in Dingle, dinner at charterhouse - easy, fruity — 2 years ago
White and red wine at the same time… in this economy?? — 2 years ago
Dark wood trimmings, dead flowers, lots of medieval energy in this one. Blackberry and black plum with hints of clove and cinnamon on the nose. Very earthy and mineral with a nice grip that begs for food. Layered and complex. — 2 years ago
FLavours of strawberry, blackberry, with violet, wet earth and game. Notes of stewed cherry and baking spice. Mineral hints on finish — 3 years ago
Adam Gäfvert
I hade the 2001 Selección Especial a couple months back at this same restaurant but this one is even better. Holds up very nice for such a mature wine. Berries, dried orange peal, christmas cake, coffee, olives, potting soils, herbs. This bottle was kept i a cool 12th century medieval cellar for almost 20 years, that and some extra magic. At a very nice peak atm. — a year ago