La Rioja Alta, La Rioja

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. — 10 days ago

Severn, Ira and 9 others liked this

Bodegas Beronia

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2016

Plum, cocoa, raspberry, and subtle dust on the nose. Rich, yet dry. Notes of cocoa powder, ash, dried raspberry, unsweet dark chocolate, blackberry, subtle cranberry, tar, & earth. Medium body & tannins. Beautiful balance of fruit & wooly dryness; alcohol hides well; pairs wonderfully with food. — 15 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2006

Served with Fisherman’s Pasta - sablefish, mussels, saffron gnocchetti pasta, fennel, fresh baguette toast. If there is one thing constant about every Lopez de Heredia Blanco that I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying, it’s that they are never boring. The 2006 delivers on that with notes of dates, dried apricot, German candied nuts, marshmallows, cumin, dill and toasted coconut. Dry with fantastic acid and the texture is waxy. One of my favorite white wines on earth. Will probably live for another 20 years easy. — a month ago

Ira, Juan and 12 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

Always can count on this. Earthy, leather, mushrooms but also blackberries — 24 days ago

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2019

For $19, a bargain. Robust all around but balanced. Long finish. Earthy. Dark and inky. Rich blackberry. Buy again. Better than other $30-40 riojas w more age. — 10 days ago

Viña Real (CVNE)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

Much to be thankful for! This will be a blockbuster in a few years. Still drinking really young. Could easily go 25-30. — 13 days ago

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Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Boda andrea david javier ceesar fran — a month ago

Jan, Juan and 5 others liked this

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Unfiltered Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2020

Drank at Majestic’s Plymouth opening on 12th Nov 2024.
Clean red, paler on rim.
Spices on the nose.
Spices and red berries on the mouth, long lasting flavour.
Quite nice wine.
— 10 days ago

Marqués de Murrieta

Reserva Finca Ygay Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

Medium complexity. Needs ~three years in the cellar to unwind a bit but this is good juice. — 6 days ago

Tom liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Beautiful Spanish maker of more than a century that may have the best price/value relationship of any winemaker. — 25 days ago

Jan, Ceccherini and 1 other liked this