David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Farmers market visit this morning dictated this after finding some decent Heirlooms awaiting my organic garden ones and deserving after cleaning the damn gutters all afternoon. .

Like this Rosé quite a lot. The price for it, not so much. But, worth it once in a while and this one has been laying down a number of years, so… If you haven’t had a good Tempranillo Rosé worth acquiring.

I like it as it is not overtly sweet like many Bandol’s & Californians.

The nose shows; blood orange, not quite ripe tangerine, baked rhubarb, strawberries, red not dark cherries, ripe, yellow peach with skin, hints of watermelon at the rind, limestone marl with orange & red flowers.

The palate shows nice viscosity. Blood orange with peel, not quite ripe tangerine, baked rhubarb, strawberries, red not dark cherries, ripe, yellow peach with skin, hints of watermelon at the rind, touch of pink grapefruit, something in between Cointreau & Grand Marnier, sun tea, very soft chalk & white spice, limestone marl with orange & red flowers, rainfall acidity, nicely knitted, a fair amount of tension for an aged Rosé, excellent balance & structured with a smartly polished, elegant, lush finish that lasts nearly two- minutes.

This 2010 is in high cotton and not slowing down. Another 8-10 years with maybe more. Leans into 95.

Pairing; Organic Heirloom tomatoes grown in a greenhouse topped w/ di Stefano Burrata, Spanish Ricon Subbetica Olive Oil, Tondo Balsamic Vinegar (the best period), organic fresh basil, Companion Simple Sourdough Crustini’s. — 13 days ago

Ian Hamel

9.2

2024 June. Totally classic Rioja, in a light-on-its-feet but layered style; I also felt this was a bit fleshier and juicier than the last bottle. — 12 days ago

Steve Rura

9.3

Very good Rioja. Classic in style. Red fruits, dried cherry, herbal and a little earthy. With mushroom and tomato pasta. Let’s see how it holds up on day 2. Honestly too hot and humid for this kind of meal, but it’s what I have on hand!

Day 2: Still great, but became a little pruney. I prefer the freshness on day 1. — 17 days ago

Laura Vaughn Arellano

9.5

One of my favorites. This bottle will sell for $80-$100 at a fine steakhouse. Or you can purchase it at Spec’s for less than $25. Excellent when making your own steak dinner at home. 🥩🍷 — 6 days ago

Bill Morgan

9.2

Smooth but full bodied and complex Dark fruit delicious — 14 days ago

Will Bean

9.1

Absolutely love this wine QPR. So good — 12 days ago

Sagee Aran

9.4

Gran Reserva 2015. Drinking beautifully. Dark Ruby colour, elegant nose with fruit and maturation notes. Extremely smooth and full of textures.
This is the time to open yours. — 6 hours ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

Stunning—ripe and fleshy without being hot, shows lemon and orange marmalade, apricot, toasted nuts and chamomile, oak adds roundness and texture and a subtle spice — 25 days ago

Tony D

9.2

Got this at the liquor store after getting back from Spain. This is a nice bottle. Oak flavor. Opened up very nicely. 2018 about 25 bucks. Worth it and would get it again. Smooth easy to drink. — 8 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.1

Never fails to deliver. This vintage is structured but accessible, and it’s instructive to taste next to other producers to appreciate the unobtrusive oak treatment which frames rather than overpowers. — 25 days ago