José Hernández

Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía 2021

Since moving to Barcelona, I’ve been looking for wines that dare to use varietals that are not the same handful of French clones one sees all over the world. I’m also looking for lighter wines, which my wife prefers. This fit the bill perfectly: 100% Mencía @ 13.5% ABV and highly recommended by the botiga in my barri. Delicate and earthy. Hints of ripe plums and peppercorns. — 4 hours ago

Manuel José Colares

Casta Ramisco 1997

Lighter in color than the much older 1969, but much more expressive aromatically, dusty, sandy red-fruited aromas, flavors tend toward red-fruit as well, more of an elegant style of Ramisco, long finish, this seems at peak, or close to it (but I have more bottles, so will check in again within a year). Both of these are amazing at 11% ABV!! — 7 months ago

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Vin d’Ottawa

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Jealous!!

José Luis Ripa Saenz De Navarrete

Ripa Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

Always amazes. If you know, you know. — 8 months ago

Descendientes de José Palacios

Villa de Corullon Bierzo Mencía 2021

Well balance, light. Some tanins. Smooth and easy to drink. — an hour ago

Viuva José Gomes da Silva & Filhos

Collares Ramisco 1999

Ramisco from Colares is one of my bucket list experiences so anytime I get to share (& it must be shared!)a bottle it’s a special experience indeed. Truffle, aged bark, blackberry must on nose; on palate those notes plus sour cherry concentrate, cassis, & forest leaves all in a light medium body. Did not decant & wondered if mildly corked (vs needing air). I experience these wines as remarkably evocative, & find my self transported to, for example, my English grandfather’s library in London,as a child, which I suppose is another way of saying it’s a”contemplative” wine. I also find the 500ml format an excellent way to sample aged, noble wine like this- the Goldilocks of proportion. I humbly bow to my dear friend for breaking this out. — 5 months ago

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Right??@Vin d’Ottawa Hard to find, & the appellation is shrinking. Basically wine grown in the beach…

José Maria da Fonseca

Reserva Waterdog Setúbal Red Blend 2021

Red blend from Portugal, 70% Castelão, 30% Touriga Nacional. Varietals I have never heard of! Medium bodied, mild tannins. Presents tastes of blueberries, black current, spice, and mild raisin. Also, picking up tastes of a whole cluster wine. Enjoying the complexity in this bottle!

Shout out to Iowa Women's Basketball and Caitlin Clark! Go Hawkeyes!
— 9 months ago

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@Eric Urbani 👌 Clark has broken the Women's NCAA scoring record! But then she only needed 8 points!
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@Dawn E. And did it with style - from nearly half court at that!!
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@Eric Urbani excited to see where the future takes her!

José Michel & Fils

Special Club Brut Champagne 2014

Meunier party in your mouth. A touch too sweet. — 3 months ago

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What a tasting at the bowling alley 👍🏻

Viuva José Gomes da Silva & Filhos

Reserva Tinto Collares Ramisco 1969

This is the third (and last) bottle of 1969 we’ve tried in the past 5 years, and the first starting to show some clear decline, with a green asparagus note that shows on the palate and into the medium-long finish, but still, 55-year-old Ramisco?!?! Wow! — 7 months ago

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José Maria da Fonseca

Waterdog Península de Setúbal Red Blend 2021

"Portuguese Waterdogs are a treasured breed, originally from the southern coast of Portugal, near where our winery originates. Waterdog red wine has a fruity palate with notes of red berries and a touch of wood. Enjoy it with barbecue, roasts and pasta dishes. — a year ago