What a beautiful wine at 77 years! 21st anniversary dinner. Started with a ‘96 Louis Latour Chevalier Montrachet that was impeccable then this 1942 Gran Reserva that was just released from the cellars of Bodegas Riojanas: gorgeously integrated fruit with secondary flavors and a surprising freshness as well as a suave texture. A great treat! — 15 days ago
Fruit, tobacco, leather, and slate on the nose. Chewy, ripe red fruit with a bit of prune. The tannins are still strong but not overly so. — 6 days ago
In a word “Elegant,” 100% organically farmed Tempranillo from village of Laguardia, aged in barrels for nine months limiting the oak influence. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruit and subtle light spice. Palate, clean and fresh fruit flavors of cherry and sweet blackberry, very smooth with super fine velvet tannins. Long finish, complex ending bringing everything together. Outstanding about 1000 cases made. Don’t hesitate if you see a bottle. — 8 days ago
"aromas of ripe blackberries, strawberries, cloves and vanilla lead to a smooth round palate with concentrated spicy black fruit flavors and a touch of mocha on the long finish." — 4 days ago
Ray Vanderhoff
Leather, violets and earth on the nose. Dark cherry, tobacco and mushroom on the pallet. Soft tannins and long finish. Better the second day. Great QPR ($30), especially for a Gran Reserva Rioja and an over ten year old vintage. Just picked this one up a few weeks ago. — 7 days ago