Gran Appasso

Poderi Aldo Conterno

Riserva Gran Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo 2005

Weighty and deep. Dark colored. Mature to the point of being a bit too aged. Tannins were mellowed but it just seemed like a less lively bottle this time around. — 4 days ago

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Bodegas Muga

Gran Reserva Prado Enea Rioja Tempranillo 2016

2016 vintage. Nice but not nearly as impressive as the 2015 effort. 11.19.25. — 8 days ago

Ted, Zach and 15 others liked this

Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2021

Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruits, spice and toasty oak. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with spice, herbs, cacao, tobacco and toasty tones from 18 months of oak aging. Full ripe tannins you can bite into, long finish ending with fruit and an earthy toasty spice character. Nice! Will age! — 17 hours ago

Bertoldi

Gran Passione Rosso Veneto Corvina Merlot 2022

I’ve posted on this 2022 a few times previously, wanted to compare it to the 2023 we also had, this is much better than the newer 2023, more depth and complexity, longer finish, very fine $15 wine!! — 10 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Peter, Dave and 8 others liked this

Mascota Vineyards

Unánime Gran Vino Tinto Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Tasted at Total Wine & bought a bottle. A little fruity. Not too bold. Good with steak. — 6 days ago

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Full bodied with a bit of pepper. A bit pricier at $40 — 8 days ago

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Gran Reserva Especial Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 1996

This was perfect right from the bottle to a 20 minute decant. I felt like an angel baby swatted in cotton candy after drinking this one. Paired with meats and dishes at Bazaar in Washington DC. — 7 days ago

Gran Moraine

Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2021

Delicious. Notes of tobacco, raspberry, plum, cocoa, dessert, and tar on the nose. Medium-plus bodied with a palate to match. Subtle tannins balance a rich, fruit-forward palate. Tons of red and purple fruit. Deep, dark Pinot Noir that’s still light enough to sip or pair with food. — 11 days ago

Viña Real (CVNE)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Having dinner with Patti at Mistral celebrating my retirement!!
Wonderful bottle !!
— 16 hours ago

Marqués de Cáceres

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2015

Classic Spanish, delicious with stew — 19 days ago

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