Lavanya Manohar

9.5

Mexican wine after a harrowing time in secondary #El Paso — 3 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Clear, pale gold in color; on the nose, it's clean, with light intensity primary and secondary aromas of lemon, pineapple, and butter; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, medium alcohol medium body, and medium intensity primary and secondary flavors of lemon zest, star fruit, and flint with a long finish. This wine is balanced and complex. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. — 8 months ago

with Nellie

Doggfather

9.0

Well balanced supper — 10 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Medium Ruby color, purple hues, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral, herb and complex spice, aged 16 months in 43% new French oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum and strawberry with pepper, tea, herbs, licorice and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, long finish, ending with spice, fruit, tobacco and floral tones. Very Nice! — 2 years ago

Pablo Montoya

9.2

Vino bastante equilibrado, bastante sencillo de tomar — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Referred to as the “Baby Grange,” blend of 57/43 Cab Sauv & Shiraz, aged for 12 months in American oak, partly in previous-vintage Grange casks. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet and complex spice. On the palate juicy black cherry and blackberry flavors with notes of cacao and toasty spices. Well balanced with acidity, full ripe tannins, long ending with smoky spice, fruit well integrated with oak, drink over next 10 years+, will only get better. Tasted twice! Nice! — 4 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.2

Soft with nice earth notes and mild peat. Dry with a long finish. Little spice. — 5 years ago

Lavanya Manohar

9.2

When in Mexico! HMO 2026 — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Casa Madero – Cabernet Sauvignon / 2021
Valle de Parras – Coahuila, Mexico 🇲🇽

Overview
Casa Madero, founded in 1597, is officially recognized as the oldest winery in the Americas. This bottling is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the high-altitude vineyards (about 1,500m/5,000 ft) of Valle de Parras in northern Mexico. The unique terroir offers warm days, cool nights, and excellent diurnal variation, giving structure and freshness to the fruit.

Aromas & Flavors
Vibrant red and black fruit lead the way, ripe cherries, cassis, and blackberry, layered with subtle notes of vanilla, baking spices, and a touch of green bell pepper that reflects the grape’s varietal character.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with persistent tannins that are firm yet approachable. The structure carries the wine steadily, offering depth and a lingering, elegant finish without overbearing weight.

Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked barbacoa tacos, or roasted lamb with rosemary. It also works beautifully with aged cheeses like Manchego or Cotija, highlighting the wine’s balance of fruit and tannin.

Verdict
A deliciously polished Cabernet from one of the New World’s oldest and most storied wineries. Casa Madero captures both history and modern winemaking finesse, resulting in a wine that’s as educational as it is enjoyable.

Did You Know?
Casa Madero was founded by decree of King Philip II of Spain, making it the first winery in the entire Americas. Their manuscripts, still kept in archives, are so central to their history that excerpts appear on the label itself. — 8 months ago

Ericsson

9.2

I mean. Late harvest Semillon! At the estate. With the vintners, paired with dessert by Michelin awarded chef. — a year ago

Jim Nelson

8.9

Mas suave de lo que esperaba — 3 years ago

with Camille

Ethan Karas

9.1

First experience w Mexican Cabs. Better than expected. — 4 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.0

Baked fresh strawberries and cherries. Vibrant acid with a long dried strawberry finish. — 5 years ago

Eric Walczykowski

9.0

Blackberry currants on the nose. Smooth finish. — 5 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on January 14, 2026 at Pacifico Beach Club in Punta Mita, Mexico with Rachel; and again on January 15, 2026 at Hector’s Kitchen in Punta Mita, Mexico with Michael, Rachel and Kat]

From Valle de Parras, Mexico. Blackberry and plum fruit, with espresso and pepper notes. — 6 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

8.9

Clear, deep ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with medium intensity primary and secondary aromas of blackberry, plum, and green peppercorns; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, high tannins, medium alcohol, full body, and pronounced primary and secondary flavors of cherry, black cardamom, and blueberries with a medium finish. This wine is complex but lacking the fruit to balance its structure, and it finishes a little short. Overall, I rate this wine as good. I'm hoping it improved with some air. — 9 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. Last tasted 7.3.24 (9.3) and 7.23.24 (9.3). Still weird mix of pretty and ugly/grounded and flighty with medium/medium-heavy body but it works with the journey and the finish. 9.3.25. — 10 months ago

Akash

9.6

Very very good, also sweet — 3 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.5

Over the weekend I opened the 2018 Château Pgélan Ségur Saint-Estèphe Left Bank Bordeaux. A blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot.

On the nose was very expressive and floral, black cherry, blackberry, fig, black currant, licorice, creamy chocolate, iron, violets and earth.

On the palate was black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, licorice, spice, minerality, light oak, herbal and dark rich earth.

This is a full bodied wine wiyg smooth fresh mouthfeel mouthwatering medium + acidity and medium + grainy tannins that leaves you with a long black fruit earthy graphite finish. This is a beautiful wine and worth the price. You can drink now or cellar for a later date. Have a wonderful week ahead and please stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 4 years ago

Joe Christenson

9.4

Beautiful wine. Black cherry, leather, vanilla, rose petal, black pepper, and cedar. Beautifully balanced — well structured tannins, round fruit without flab, perfect with a steak. — 4 years ago

with Alicia