Marqués Del Hueco

Marqués de Murrieta

Dalmau Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2016

Consistently great wine. Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, dark berry, dark cherry, currants, cinnamon and spice, dark chocolate and smoked oak. On the palate, rich and full bodied, jammy fruits, dark berries and cherry, dark chocolate, hints of cinnamon, balsamic and espresso, smokiness/smoked oak. Long finish with hints of smoked citrus rind. Nice, chewy tannins. — 20 days ago

Suertes del Marqués

La Solana Vino de Parcela Cordón Trenzado Listan Negro 2014

Piquant, some volcanic sulfur wisps, bubble-gum, stewed bean and bay, and really elegant Pinot- like fruit. Beautifully resolved and at peak. — a month 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

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. — 13 days ago

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Marqués de Murrieta

Finca Ygay Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2019

A beautiful Tempranillo! A nice blend and a so smooth taste! Will get again!! — 2 months 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. — 17 days ago

Marqués de Cáceres

Gaudium Gran Vino Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2019

2019 vintage. A bit richer than expected. Slightly less grip than anticipated. This is a great wine “cheat code” for Spain and Rioja. Showing nicely now. 11.20.24. — a month ago

Jan, Ted and 10 others liked this
Paul K

Paul K

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego I really dig your reviews. Love your turn of phrase and prose that comes at describing wine from a different angle. Really connects. Keep it coming! Also, your Delectable handle begs to be looked up. Found your video with HospitaliTV - just finished. I really enjoyed your thoughts on half bottles and customer approach. Wish we lived even close to San Diego, but if we ever visit we’ll be sure to stop into Mister A’s. Cheers!
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Paul K Very kind of you. Thank you. Hope you make it to San Diego one of these days. Happy holidays to you and yours!

Marqués de Griñón

Summa Varietalis Dominio de Valdepusa Syrah Blend

Syrah 70% / Cab Sauv 14% / PV 16%
Varietally fermented & aged. French oak (10-14 months), then assemblage.

Prominent roasted, smokey aromas, leather, blueberry, blackberry, menthol, coffee bean, clove, black pepper, dried violets, pencil shavings.

Ripe blackberry, blueberry, and plum; vanilla bean, cocoa nib, black pepper, crushed rock / graphite. Fresh acidity; tannins resolving nicely but still robust.

Drink now with food now or revisit in 2-3yrs. (Nb. variance has been a factor - some have peaked)
— 3 months ago