Greg Giere

10

140 bottles of this treasure were found in the winery's cellar around 2011 before it was reconditioned, sealed with fresh corks, and released into the world a few years later. A portion of these made their way to the Portland market in 2017 thanks to a fantastic local distributor, Casa Bruno.

Popped and poured - pristine cork beneath the wax and beautiful color, not at all brown or tawny, more brickish, slightly orange towards the rim. First sniff- clearly this is a sound, complete wine that is without a doubt very much alive. Aromatically reminiscent of old Bordeaux with ample leather, earth, cigar box and tobacco, sandalwood veering towards old wooden cabinet (if that makes sense), clove and nutmeg and cola, fruit is still present- strawberry/pomegranate, orange, very herbal and floral with dried rose petals/potpurri, vibrant acidity and an impressively long, haunting finish. Incredibly elegant, silky texture, crystalline purity, finished very Burgundian. Really, a perfect hybrid of aged Bordeaux and Burgundy. As a friend put it, "somehow both aged and ageless." No question the best 50+ year old bottle I've been fortunate to try. Certainly a once in a lifetime opportunity, though I hope to track down another bottle someday. You'd never guess this was 105 years old.

— 4 days ago

with Bryan and Terry

Jenks

9.0

The best wine I’ve ever had for $13. — 4 months ago

Sharona

8.9

Palomino Club, June 14, 2025, Geordie's @ the Wrigley Mansion — 4 months ago

Ming L

9.3

CvNE’s Grand Reserva and the Imperial Reserva are two of my go-to Rioja.

Aromas of dried cherry, tobacco, and leather mingle with ripe plum, vanilla, and subtle toast. On the palate, it shows both savory depth and sleek fruit purity, framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Earthy spice and mineral tones anchor its Old World core, while polished oak and plush fruit nod to New World opulence.

This bottle has matured gracefully and will have another 5 years peak drinking window. — 21 days ago

Sanford Collins

9.0

Had this wine at Penny’s Wine Shop in Richmond, VA 9/3/2025 with Lisa. — 2 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Brunello. Dr Pepper, fried herbs, figs. — 3 months ago

Michael Wehner

9.7

Intense rioja, will age very well — 20 days ago

Martijn

9.4

On the 2nd day this opened up completely. Great spot for this Norte! Loads of chocolate and cedar. — 2 months ago

David White

9.0

Good honest Rioja with a little age at 10 years
Always consistently well integrated and balanced Abv, acidity, and fruit and always well priced. — 2 months ago

Sergio L Figueiredo

9.1

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