Gran Gala

Poderi Aldo Conterno

Riserva Gran Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo 2005

Succulent and bursting. Strong cherry, tar and grounded beautifully. The juice that powered the afternoon Boggle game. — 15 days ago

Daniel, Jan and 15 others liked this

Marqués de Cáceres

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2015

Has the 2015 and it must be decanted… after 2 days decanting it was lovely. Zing and texture were back. — 9 days ago

Bodegas Franco-Españolas

Bordón Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2016

Muscade et balsamique. Un Rioja traditionnelle. — 6 days ago

El Coto de Rioja

Gran Reserva Coto de Imaz Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

Decant or give it at least 15 minutes in the glass. Spicy plum and nail varnish nose. Plum, dark cherry, vanilla, and cigar box in a medium body, resolving to medium tannins in a long, earthy finish. Delightful Costco find. — 2 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

The 2012 vintage really showcases the brilliance of López de Heredia in a challenging, dry year. Deep garnet with brick hues at the rim; lovely aromas of red cherries and red currants, coffee, spiced cedar, leather, and light oak on the nose; great red and black fruit on the palate, plus earthy notes, dried herbs, and silky and well integrated tannins; and a long, elegant finish with a perfect balance of fruit and acids.

Enjoyed with spanish charcuteries and danish cheeses - and Tchaikovsky’s 6th with Teodor Currentzis.
— 16 days ago

Martin, Scott@Mister and 9 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

Paul J
9.5

Great wines for Family Christmas and New Year’s Eve!! No formal notes but rated appropriately. — 11 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Scott@Mister and 10 others liked this

Mendoza Vineyards

Gran Reserva Mendoza Malbec 2017

A very pleasant Malbec that went awesome with some properly marinated beef. Excellent balance with a mildly spicy meal! — 11 days ago

Tracy Bowen
with Tracy

Bodegas Beronia

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

Love it. Though big, bold, and high al at 14.5%, a great example of a rioja w some age. Prob could age much longer. Very tart fruit. Fruit better defined day one vs day two. For $40, definitely worth it. Why ever drink a 2yr old CA cab and pay $100+??!! — 21 days ago

Raul, Peter and 1 other liked this

Baron de Ley

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

L’apogée du Baron … compote de fraises en finale… !
2017… €18
— 18 days ago