Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2018

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, plums, licorice, light oak, spices, chocolates, earth, eucalyptus and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, tobacco, herbs, earth, dark chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 7 year old Rioja is starting to drink very nicely now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$20. — a day ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

Finally talked this dude into drinking.

I don't know, maybe I'm getting old but aged Riojas are starting to taste/feel weighty to me. It's very good. Muddled fruits, resolved tannins, nice and round, leather notes. But somewhat boring. Probably my mood.

92+ points — 12 days ago

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Rob Brobst III

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Bodegas Muga

Reserva Unfiltered Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2021

John Osgood

9.1

Classic and very enjoyable. Nice silky texture on the palate. — 3 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Pooneet K

9.2

Always love the wines from LdH and this is no exception. Very nice at just over 20 years of age. Definitely secondary, no need to wait longer. Opened for a few hours before service but no decant. Red berry fruit, nice seamlessness, great acid and a long finish. Perfect pairing with roast chickens on Thanksgiving part 2. — 6 days ago

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