La Rioja, Cuyo

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

You're not 40 every day and I wanted a special wine to celebrate that special day. Fortunately the wine bar / open kitchen restaurant we went to had that special wine, amongst 400 references, that I had been desperate to taste for a long while. I didn't take notes so it's all from memory, but the nose is what I liked the most. Coconut notes, leather, cherries, coffee... I spent probably 15 minutes in total smelling that wine. The palate was great with some acid drive, some matter but not in an overwhelming way, some gentle, well integrated tannins in the rear, before a long finish with savoury notes, red fruits, coconut and that gentle grainy tannic layer. A great experience to top up a day to remember.
Oh and if you happen to be in Warsaw, Poland and be looking for a great wine place, make sure to check our Kontakt - wino & bistro.
— 8 hours ago

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El Coto de Rioja

Reserva Coto de Imaz Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

K L
8.9

Costco rioja. Good. Would get again. Maybe not as good as some of the others but still good. Dry. A little fruity. — 7 days ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Trivento

Golden Reserve Luján de Cuyo Malbec 2021

Full bodied wine, great with wholesome food. — 4 days ago

Bodegas Muga

Selección Especial Rioja Tempranillo 2019

12/2024. Bold and dry. Nice finish. Paired well with the Waygu at Hall’s Chophouse. — 5 days ago

Ted, Raul and 4 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2011

Would like to spend more time with one of these. Many Riesling use cases fly through the mind. Lees in clear focus. — 20 days ago

Severn, Ira and 9 others liked this

Campo Viejo

Rioja Tempranillo 2021

One of our inexpensive go tos. A bit tart with a smooth aftertaste..  — 6 days ago

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2018

Dark berry notes with a light peppery spice and mild tannins. — 2 days ago

Ericsson, Martin and 2 others liked this

Achával-Ferrer

Quimera Mendoza Malbec Blend 2021

A blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, aged in French oak 65% new and 35% 1 year old, fruit sourced from Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit, earthy and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and tart cherry flavors, with vanilla, licorice, citrus and herb spice. Fine tannins, well balanced long finish ending with tart fruit and a sweet earthy mineral character. Nice! A Fav! — 23 days ago

Anthony, Tom and 1 other liked this

Baron de Ley

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

K L
9.0

Good Costco rioja. Liked this one a lot and more when back to back with another. — 7 days ago

Matt Dill
with Matt