Randy Fuller

9.5

This very dark wine has such a rich nose it’s almost enough just to smell it. Almost. Aromas of black currant and blueberries are colored up nicely by all the oak. Clove notes are sweet and - incredibly - not overpowering. The palate is brawny and full of dark fruit. It’s loaded with minerals and acidity and firm tannins - just waiting for an unsuspecting ribeye to come along.
— 5 days ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

9.2

Cherry cola, cedar aroma. Cherry notes. Soft tannins and a silky finish. Had with bavette and chimichuri. — 7 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Ruby with complex fruit aromas, spice and oak. Blend of 90% Tempranillo & 10% Graciano, 48 mos on American oak. On the palate ripe Berry fruits, powerful yet elegant, with spice & smoky earthy notes on full tannins. Long finish, nice mouthfeel, ending with mineral earthy tones, a joy to Sip!! Tasting great, has more aging potential, try in 10+ years! Great Value! — 10 days ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.1

Decant this. Tobacco leaves & bing cherries with spicy oak. The oak recedes with time in the decanter and the wine feels more complete. Woody tannins add complexity & texture to the finish. Love this and it stands way out in the Crianza category. — 6 days ago

Daniel Rios

9.3

Very good rich rioja dry and biting going down, long finish ... tobacco and leather notes #nyc #wine #covid19 — 5 days ago

Eric Núñez

9.3

Rioja Reserva from old vines. One of the best I’ve ever tried, hits all the right spots. — 11 days ago

Maciej Kurka

8.9

This wine feels little fortified almost madeira-like almond flavors. There is sweetness balanced with decent acidity — a day ago

Peter Sultan

9.3

An old trusted friend, a special year too. It’s not just the Gorgeous black fruits, or the perfect oak monster integration, or the balance-it’s really the lift & freshness that elevates this into one of my favorites, period. With some age it has also shedded some of its monolithic early character too. Love to taste in another five to seven years. Oh, & a remarkable value for about 28$ at its lowest price. — 12 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2010 | Interesting combination of a farmers yard and elegance. Vanilla. Plums. Spices. Brushwood. High acidity. Still tannins, but very quaffable. | Paired with entrecote and gratin dauphinois. — 13 days ago

Iwan

9.1

May be the highest QPR of any wine. Regardless of price, thoroughly delightful. I’ll happily drink anything from La Rioja Alta any day. — 2 days ago