Casa De La Viña

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1973

Touch of over the hill but still OK. Lost color. More for the geeks and aficionados - than the casual wine drinker. So this review is for you guys. — 15 days ago

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Vin d’Ottawa

Vin d’Ottawa

How long do you think the 2007 can run for? I’ve been aiming to open a magnum in 2030. Perhaps I am being too hasty!
John Howard

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Always good.
Rob Brobst III

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I’m your guy Andreas!! I geek out over older vintages.

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

Big winner at dinner tonight — 4 months ago

Alessandro NardiSarah Bignami
with Alessandro, Sarah and 2 others
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Chris MacLean

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In a great place

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

W/ beef bourg and mashed potatoes — 6 months ago

Casa de la Ermita

Lunático Monastrell

Sabor cremoso.
Refresco de crema.
— a year ago

Marqués de la Concordia

Viña Alarde Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2016

Super tasty. Had with Spanish tapas. Oak, full bodied, dark fruits. Paired with chorizo and saffron rice. Would love to have again. — 3 years ago

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Alvear

Fino Capataz Solera de la Casa Montilla-Moriles Pedro Ximénez

Very old fino by a historic Montilla producer - with about 12 years of aging under flor in the solera system. Intense nose. Full-bodied, rounder than most Finos from Jerez (made with Pedro Ximenez, instead of Palomino) — 4 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Nice elegance but too light in weight for the price — 21 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

It’s been a few years since I last checked in to the 2011 vintage of LdH Viña Bosconia and, to my palate, time has been kind. This is far more balanced and open than my previous experience. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2011 pours a ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe cherry, dill, toasted coconut, leather, tobacco, dried earth and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Delicious. Drink now through 2036. — 3 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2012

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2012 Rosado pours pink/salmon color with medium viscosity and no signs of sediment or particles. On the nose, the wine is developing with Maraschino cherry, dried apricot, coconut, dill, vanilla, and walnut. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium- tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Brilliant, soulful stuff. My first experience with the 2012 vintage. I hope there are many more to come. Drink now with patience (maybe even a decant) and through 2037. — 5 months ago

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Marqués de la Concordia

Viña Alarde Rioja Tempranillo 2019

2019 vintage from total wine. Excellent. One of the best Riojas we’ve had recently. — 10 months ago

Baron de Ley

Gran Reserva Viña Imas Rioja Tempranillo 2017

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of mulled black cherry, spice, leather, tobacco, cocoa.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, peppercorn, spice, leather, cocoa, subtle tobacco. Rich, chewy tannins!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 2 years ago

Matias Riccitelli

Tinto De La Casa Mendoza Malbec 2015

Really nice Malbec. Bright fruit, extracted with firm tannins — 4 years ago

Bodegas Bilbainas

Viña Pomal Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

Had this delicious red on a hot summer’s day. It’s almost instinctual to make a Tinto de Verano when drinking a Spanish red in summer, but not with this sublime tempranillo...no, no, no, this one is for sipping and savoring all in its native form. Pair with some pungent cheese, maybe some cabrales, and some garlicky caracoles, then call the boss and tell him you won’t be in, tomorrow. — 6 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

A blend of mostly Tempranillo with Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo, aged 5 years in American oak, deep Ruby red color with aromas of ripe fruits, spice and tobacco notes. On the palate flavors of plum, blueberry and ripe cherry with spice, tobacco and cedar notes. Fine big rustic tannins, long finish, savory ending with tobacco and leather notes. Nice! — a month ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2008

Salted orange peel. Butterscotch. Toasted nuts. Amaze balls. — 3 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

Simple light red - low on minerality with good structure — 4 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 1981

Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours out of red Solo cups. The 1981 Gran Reserva Blanco pours, a golden color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of Khalas dates, dried apricot, black lemon, almonds, toasted coconut and marshmallow. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. A cerebral wine and just lovely stuff. Well stored bottles have a long life yet left ahead. Drink now with patience and plenty of air and through 2051. — 9 months ago

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Viña Real (CVNE)

Pagos de Viña Real Rioja Tempranillo 2018

Very light bodied. Really great flavor and balance. So good. — a year ago

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Viña Real (CVNE)

Laguardia de Viña Real Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Perfect w paella.. except for the American oak. — 3 years ago

Andrew, Shay and 5 others liked this

Viña Real (CVNE)

Oro Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Nariz: cereza, frambuesa, ciruela, cuero, rosas. Aromas secundarios y terciarios.

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M

En su punto de tomar.
— 5 years ago

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