Chris England

9.2

Fab 27yr Old Rioja @ £62 drinking like a Burgundy & perfect in a Zalto Burg glass

🏵 92 points

🍷 Garnet cherry w/ brown hue

👃 Leather & balsamic infused mulched spiced cherry w/ soft smoked oak, sherry, wet earth, cocoa, red berry, herbs & gooey date jam

👄 Med smooth, touch tart, red cherry & berry bathed in balsamic w/ a mocha touch

🎯 Med+ touch dry oaky driven red cherry & berry fruits w/ an earthy balsamic caramel figgy linger — 3 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.2

First time tasting the ‘05 Tondonia...excellent, more long term aging potential than the ‘04. Still substantial American oak and sweet fruit to integrate. — 4 days ago

Ken Venezio

8.9

Running a little hot on the tongue. Good fruit but not much complexity. Not a bad value wine, just don't expect a world class blend. Might have missed its peak. — 9 days ago

Mark Oldman

9.2

I don't normally pay more than about $20 for #rosé 🎟, but this $32 Bodegas #MUGA Rosado Flor de Muga (from #Rioja) is worth every penny. Pale pink in hue, it is delicate yet intensely floral with a irresistibly citrusy, melony finish. Install a faucet 💧 of it in yer place this summer. #rosewine #yeswayrose #roseallday — a day ago

Severn Goodwin

9.0

Weeknight Rioja, keeping it simple, 50% Garnacha, 40% Tempranillo & 10% Graciano. Notes forthcoming...

Nose is spiced cherry with a secondary aroma of dried cranberry, the unsweetened version. Palate has dried cherry, ripe plum with some dry stemmy notes, all good stuff. Priced at $18, this was the last of three bottles we purchased 38 months ago. I'm very satisfied with the experience to price ratio. — 10 days ago

ADAM STROMFELD

9.3

Dirt with a capital “D” - soft and well balanced sour cherries great funk! Nice and lively acidity! — 9 days ago

with Bob

Sipping Fine Wine

9.7

My son came over for dinner so I opened my last bottle! Beautiful Ruby red with an elegant bouquet of sweet berry fruits, subtle spice with earthy tones, a traditional Rioja. On the palate, the wine was silky smooth with layers of flavors, berry/cherry, tobacco, smoky cedar, dark fruit, vanilla spice, very well balanced with fine tannins and a clean structure ending with a nice lingering finish. Delicious! Still great with room to run. This wine shows potential aging well beyond 2020. I wish I had more! — 10 days ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

The long awaited first taste of the new vintage didn’t disappoint. Gabaxo is personal and so very exciting. 2016 somewhat more refined compared to previous vintages. Most likely good thru 2025+ — 4 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2015 / from magnum with an appreciation of owner Martin from Pollevie in den Bosch #rioja Gets richer with aeration, cedar, tobacco. Harmonious taste. — 6 days ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.5

Sandlewood, cedar dried red fruits, sun dried tomatoes. Incredible finish! — 5 days ago