Hacienda De La Vega

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2016

Let’s get one thing clear right away: this was more about checking in on the early days of a wine that has a history of lasting for decades. Having that out of the way, it’s fun to check in on great wines in their youth, when you get the opportunity. Splash decanted sometime before service, no formal notes. The 2016 “Unico” is already showing its quality with abundant, beautifully ripened fruit and effortless elegance. That being said, having some experience with properly aged Unico, the better days (to my palate) are well ahead. Drink now if you have multiple bottles and can’t help yourself. Give it some air at least. Otherwise, better after 2036 and through 2076, probably. — 3 days ago

Joel, Somm and 13 others liked this

Hacienda Terra d'Uro

Uro Tinto de Toro

Amazing heavy, bold wine with steak and balsamic mushrooms. Perfect pair for the price. Tonya de door grapes are bold and flavorful red wine option. — 3 months ago

Brian Sakowicz
with Brian

Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild-Vega Sicilia

Macán Rioja Tempranillo 2014

Deep cherry red. Good concentration. Black fruits. Deep oak vanilla.
Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Smooth Soft Silky Velvety. Bitterness M Body M Finish M % 14 @3500, chateau, 260709
— 4 months ago

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Gran Reserva Especial Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend

Weekend with Friends and average wines…😎 blend 1970, 1976, 1982 — 10 months ago

Thijs, Roman and 10 others liked this

Ceritas

Hacienda Secoya Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Consistent with last bottle from a few years ago. In a great spot. Softer, rounder and more fruit forward than the Sonoma coast bottling tried side by side — a year ago

Pooneet, Ira and 7 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Alion Ribera del Duero Tinto Fino 2021

Ordered this at an Italian restaurant. I love the piedmont region. But for some reason this Spanish wine possessed me to order. — 10 days ago

Dave, Ira and 5 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Valbuena 5° Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2015

Vinazo con decanto y espera de 50 min ! Es un vino de paciencia para disfrutar! Excelente en nariz y en boca potencia , madera , tabaco . — 2 months ago

jesus, Sagee and 6 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Pintia Muestra Toro Tempranillo 2021

bold, powerful, and deeply colored—perfect for steak ; — 3 months ago

Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild-Vega Sicilia

Macán Clásico Rioja Tempranillo 2021

Just fantastic! Tobacco, cherry, herbs, layers galore! — 3 months ago

Natasha Bray
with Natasha
Serge, Dave and 2 others liked this

Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild-Vega Sicilia

Macán Muestra Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Vic 31 semanas. Pobre Juan, abril 2026. Vinho com 7 anos. — 6 months ago

Rioja Vega S. A.

Rioja Tempranillo 2021

At La Gazzetta Italian restaurant for the second time. The first wine we tried here last time we didn’t like so we tried a different, more expensive one this time. Much better experience by spending a few more Euros…22.50€ on the wine list but the only charged us 18.50€ because we told them we didn’t like their 18.50€ wine. Nice gesture…one that will bring us back. — 4 years ago

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Pintia Toro Tempranillo 2018

Somm David T
9.5

When something is sooooooo good, you go back and bring in your own bottle.

This is drinking beautifully, but would be even better in 5yrs.

This started with a caramel front. After a hour decant…it’s evenly balanced fruit, florals & spice/earth. It is now elegance refined with spice and roses from my backyard.

The best version of ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, strawberries, bright cherries, pomegranate & raspberries. Dry crushed rocks-top soil, cedar shavings, tobacco, old leather, mid berry cola, hints of graphite, charcoal, just a touch of moist herbs, some clove/nutmeg, a dab of olive tapenade, tree bark puree, the most insane red & pink roses, red florals, seriously perfect acidity, balance for months, mid tension, long length and elegance that most Tempranillo doesn’t give and long sets in dry soils.

Not your average Tempranillo with the right age. It is refined.

@KobeBeef511 Tokyo

If you find yourself in Tokyo, don’t miss it! They shave fresh Wasabi.
— a month ago

Jay, Bob and 17 others liked this
Sage Shimoda

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Hope you had a great time in Japan.
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It was a trip well with taking. Thanks.

Bodegas Nekeas

El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Navarra Old Vines Grenache 2022

The weather's a bit muggy but I grabbed a red anyway. This is light and uplifting! Ripe raspberries, a little spice, lightly floral. Big tannins, I feel like I'm drinking it 5 years early. Very enjoyable!
Listening to the Cure
— 3 months ago

Matt, Jan and 24 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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Used to buy this in the aughts. Have had one in a while.
Dave

Dave

Why did you stop? It's really nice @Tom Casagrande
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Not sure!

Hacienda Monasterio

Reserva Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend

For me at it’s peak. Nice fruits like bramble dark cherries and plum, combined with meaty tones, leather and some umami. — 6 months ago

Hacienda Lopez de Haro (Bodega Classica)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano. Medium ruby color with a dark core and orange rim. Aromas of coffee, leather, ripe red fruit, wet stones and forest floor. Flavors of black berry/currant/plum fruit, black licorice, balsamic vinegar and roasted meat and nuts. Long earthy and slightly spicy finish. Pleasant acidity and silky (but slightly chalky) tannins. Full bodied, round and elegant. Beautifully aged. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! Happy 60th Birthday, Karyn! — 6 months ago

Dave, Paul and 1 other liked this

Rioja Vega S. A.

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Great value! Would buy again. From LCBO — 3 years ago

Hacienda Lopez de Haro (Bodega Classica)

Rioja Tempranillo

Perfect with iberico. We all liked this. Tätä voisi juoda vaikka jouluna kinkun kanssa. — 4 years ago