Extremadura, Spain
R. López de Heredia
Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2011
R. López de Heredia
Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012
Fantastic Reserva. Lil bit of maturity funk on the nose, Elevated acidity, plays very well with food, paired with beef empanadas. Woody tannin notes. What really stands out is the note of orange oil, exciting and tasty, and what secured my purchase.. drink now — 22 days ago
Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia
Pintia Toro Tempranillo 2017
Poured into a decanter 30min prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2017 pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart black and red fruit: mixed brambles, plum, black cherry pie with slightly burnt crust, cocoa, dried herbs and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is plush. The 15% is remarkably well hidden. This is one of those wines for me where I go, “How’d they do that?” But then I shouldn’t be all that surprised, this is Vega Sicilia we’re talking about. Drink now with at least a 30min decant and through 2032-ish? — 23 days ago
Envinate
Albahra Garnacha Tintorera 2023
Soft, cozy, smooth — 15 days ago
La Caña
Rías Baixas Albariño 2023
Mild, green apple overtones, smooth, pairs well with seafood. — 13 days ago
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2011 | stinky smell, high bitters, flint, tight and stiff. I like the character. Need to taste more Rioja whites to be able to recognize if tasted blind. — 11 days ago