Famatina Valley, La Rioja

Valle de la Puerta

Gran Reserva La Puerta Famatina Valley Malbec Blend

Eddy and Max really liked this. From Bonner wines — 3 months ago

Alexana

Revana Vineyard Estate Riesling 2012

Kumquat, bruised apples, banana runts, orange zest. Reminiscent of a old school white rioja with oxidative almondy notes. — 2 years ago

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Corison

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Classic Corison. Needs 6+ hours of air to show anything so do not bring this to a restaurant. After five or so hours, it has moderate fruit, with a strong beam of acidity that gives it a long finish. Probably needs 5+ more years to show more complexity but really nice now. Could actually mistake this for great Rioja if blind. — 4 years ago

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Gramercy Cellars

Inigo Montoya Tempranillo 2012

I thought I was drinking Spanish Rioja! Aromas of dill, leather and red fruits. Dusty red fruits on the pallet. Medium bodied with smooth and balanced tannins. Great vintage of a great wine, with a great name that references the character in the movie “The Princess Bride.” — 6 years ago

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Château Kefraya

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2015

This is extremely interesting. Like an Italian red with barnyard, but less tannins so feel full in the mouth. Really enjoyable like a nice Rioja or fine Italian wine. Can’t believe this is a cab/Syrah blend. — 3 years ago

Clarke-Claudon Vineyards

Wild Iris Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Tastes like a Fino sherry with all the phenolic and nutty notes. Glorious (and totally my style). I would have guessed maybe an old chenin. At least this year extremely recommended. I have had a Lopez heredia white rioja that elements reminded me of this. — 4 years ago

Daniel KozaczukJen DoddJohn Brenton Dodd
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La Yunta

Famatina Valley Torrontés 2021

Agnieszka brought this to Nickel Creek at the garden. A bit citrusy, a bit acidic. This is a really good grape - look for more from Argentina! — 9 months ago

School House Vineyard

Mezcolanza Zinfandel Blend 2013

Brought to Tasting Group from my cellar and presented to the group double-blind. The wine presents a deep ruby color with moderate staining of the tears. Medium viscosity. On the nose, notes of strawberry, cherry candy, watermelon juice, menthol, green herbs oregano thyme, and cedar. On the palate, the wine is dry and structure is medium+ across the board. The finish is long, tart, mineral and woody but not in a new oak sort of way. Everyone was in the Old World with guesses ranging from Burgundy to Rioja. To be fair, not many in Napa makes Zinfandel like this anymore…if any at all. Lovely stuff. — 2 years ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Love the wine!