Gran Passione

Bodegas LAN

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

Excellent with just a bit of breathing, a good deal at $24 which I do not expect to see any time again soon. A good dinner wine, drunk on January 19, 2026.  — 5 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2011

Uff rioja , ole , ole y ole! — 5 months ago

Jay, Andrew and 6 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Gran Reserva Especial Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend

Weekend with Friends and average wines…😎 blend 1970, 1976, 1982 — 6 months ago

Thijs, Roman and 10 others liked this

Juvé y Camps

Gran Reserva de la Familia Brut Nature Cava Blend 2020

A perfect bubbly for Christmas brunch. Fantastic, actually! Dry and lean, frothy bubbles, apples, pears, toasted almonds, marzipan. Merry Christmas friends!
Listening to Chet Baker
— 6 months ago

Andrew, "Odedi" and 16 others liked this

Viñedos de Páganos

El Puntido Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2013

2013 vintage. Tasted via Coravin. Closed for biz currently. 12.10.25. — 7 months ago

Tom, Ed and 7 others liked this

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Blend of Tempranillo with a little Mazuelo (Cariñena), each aged separately for 26 months (Temp-American / Mazuelo-French), pronounced bouquet of berry fruits with complex spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and plum flavors, well balanced, with pepper, cinnamon and slight tobacco. Long finish, fine tannins ending with fruit and an earthy mineral character. Outstanding, will still age! — 5 months ago

Andrew, Ira and 13 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Badia A Passignano Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2021

Ruby. Nose of tobacco, smoke, cherry, fresh blackcurrant, violet, earthy. Palate of ripe cherry, blackcurrant, leather, vanilla, clove. Medium + velvet Tannin, medium+ acidity.

Paired with USDA T-bone. It wasn't just a meal; the earthy depth of the wine transformed the mushrooms and steak into a multidimensional experience. It reminded me why I value the art of pairing so much.
— 5 months ago

Monte Xanic

Gran Ricardo Valle de Guadalupe Red Blend

Massive wine, huge flavor, judicious oak. Usually wines like this would be goopy but this is not. — 5 months ago

El Enemigo

Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2019

Silky, perfumed and perfect — 6 months ago

Andrew, Tom and 20 others liked this

Bodegas Muga

Gran Reserva Prado Enea Rioja Tempranillo 2010

93+ still needs some time to come around. — 7 months ago

Jan, Dick and 2 others liked this

Campo Viejo

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2017

Good, would buy again. Not too heavy not too light, good aftertaste. — 5 months ago

Poderi Aldo Conterno

Riserva Gran Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo 2005

Expressive. Deep. Tannins reverberated. Just outstanding. — 5 months ago

Dave, Jake and 28 others liked this

Pulenta Estate

XI Gran Cabernet Franc

Surprisingly excellent wine at Wyndham in Rio Mar — 5 months ago

Scotti Chawluk
with Scotti

Bodegas Olarra

Cerro Añon Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2015

Improved with age. Dark fruits. Leathery. Dry. Tobacco. — 7 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Vintage 2010 | Bottled elegance and finesse | paired with veal cheeke stew and frites — 6 months ago

Rob, Somm and 17 others liked this
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Wow, fantastic pull, @Peter van den Besselaar!!!

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!! — 7 months ago

Jim Powers
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Peter, Dave and 8 others liked this