Deer Mountain Inn — 10 months ago
Orange blossom, citrus and minerals aromas. A little tangy acidity with a soft finish. Good by itself and with food. — a year ago
A discovery! Tastes this 2014 in 2023, a good way to find out if the wine has the real thing. And it did. A metallic hint, blood like, red fruit driven, sour cherries, rose petals, a Burgundian soul, unbelievable acidity, clean, the animal you get is not Brett. Loved it — 3 years ago
El Coto Rioja Rosado... 90% Tempranillo 10% Garnacha. Chilled on a hot summer evening and served alongside chicken-celery-lemon-garlic-zucchini over chunky pasta. Threw some of the same wine into the recipe. Delicious, refreshing, and a good complement to the Mediterranean style dish. — 6 years ago
Vanilla, cinnamon, violet, canned cranberries, dried strawberries, blackberries, red licorice, touch of delicious animal funk
1973... Amazingly fresh. Great acid. Pretty. Floral. Orange-brick red. Cork came out beautifully with ah-so. So much more fruit and freshness than the 75 El Coto. No overwhelming oxidatio. What a treat. — 8 years ago
Tonen van appel. Lekker fris niet zuur — 6 months ago
Dark ruby color with a cranberry colored meniscus. Intense aromas of tobacco, wet soil, graphite and dried purple flowers with a subtle black fruit note. The savory palate also is full of tobacco, bramble, dried citrus, black tea and baker’s chocolate with just a bit of black berry/cherry/plum fruit. Hint of baking spices on the medium finish. Very low acidity and little in the way of tannin. Probably a bit past its prime but still quite complex. Extremely earthy and dense. Better with aeration and with food. Also better the second day. — 9 months ago
Deep rich color. Thick long lasting legs. Bouquet had oak notes with deep ripe fruit. Light smooth flavors, with fruit notes. Little to no tannins. Very nice wine. — a year ago
old soul Rioja. very tertiary, maple syrup and cola stood out to me. lovely wine to finish out the night. — 4 years ago
A blend of Treixadura, Giselle & Loureiro. Expressive on the nose with yellow stone fruit, moist rocks & moss and a saline whiff. Surprisingly rich on the palate yet beautifully balanced by the juicy acidity and asking, mineral bite.
This has surprising depth & precision. An absolutely beautiful match with fish (pot roasted red gurnard)!! — 6 years ago
Vino muy equilibrado , ácido, color muy elegante y limpio — 6 years ago
A dark brooding wine with tar and spices. Blueberries and black olives. — 8 years ago
A delightful white wine! Refreshing and engaging! Flavors of peach, grapefruit and lemon. — 7 months ago
Coto de Imaz – Reserva 2010
Rioja DOCa, Spain 🇪🇸
Overview
Coto de Imaz carries centuries of history, with monks cultivating vines around the Imaz fortress since the 16th century. The Reserva 2010 is a testament to Rioja’s longevity, showing how gracefully these wines evolve over 15 years.
Aromas & Flavors
A beautiful flurry of ripe red fruits with fig accents and blueberry compote. Gentle notes of spice and earth emerge with air, adding layers to the fruit core.
Mouthfeel
Smooth, silky, and polished—tannins have fully integrated, leaving elegance and softness without losing freshness. The finish lingers with harmony and poise.
Food Pairing
Perfect with classic Rioja pairings like roasted lamb, jamón ibérico, or aged Manchego. It also shines on its own, a contemplative glass for savoring history in a bottle.
Verdict
A 15-year-old gem that stands proudly in its brilliance. Still vibrant, still captivating, and undeniably drinkable to the very last drop.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight: When it comes to Coto de Imaz, it never disappoints—this Reserva proves once again why Rioja remains one of the world’s great aging regions. Cheers!
— 9 months ago
Very tasty once it opens up, especially for $20. Purchased at Black Sheep and served with Greek Chicken — a year ago
Outstanding Albariño by Xosé Luis Sebio (winemaker at Coto de Gomariz). From old vines in Aios (Sanxenxo) in the Salnes subzone of Rías Baixas. Clean, precise nose with aromas of citrus, minerals, sea breeze. Very refreshing, elegant on the palate. Citrus, zesty acidity. Long, saline finish. Very very good — 4 years ago
Skirting the line between classical & modern. Smells very rich with powerful dark fruit & sweet oaky aromatics. The palate shows power, but still brings freshness and finesse. Structure is definitely behind the fruit here, but this is a lovely GR for Saturday night. — 7 years ago
Donald Williams
Really nice with both the Chicken Marsala and the Tortellini with vodka sauce. — 6 months ago