Pedro A. Lopez

Pedro Parra y Familia

Imaginador Itata Cinsault 2020

Give this one a proper 1.5 hour decant, tight, needs to relax. Also deserves proper wine glass, I used a glass tumbler.

Enjoying by the glass, it was fun to witness it unfold. Tight, earthy, tannic, and not very expressive at the beginning, later a floral and raspberry note showed up in the nose. Earthy on the pallet.

9.1 for my experience, could achieve 9.3 with proper handling.
— 14 days ago

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Hacienda Lopez de Haro (Bodega Classica)

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2016

Pretty standard Tempranillo. Maybe a slightly lighter body. A bit oaky, a bit earthy, moderate-high tannins, blackberry, raspberry, plum, hint of leather/tobacco. — 2 years ago

Emilio Lustau

Los Arcos Solera Amontillado Dry Sherry 1896

Yang Yang ! Toasted Bitter almonds, hazelnuts, caramels, bitter dark chocolate, cedar but also mineral salty and flowers. Border line brandy that will please bourbons and whiskies drinkers alike…. Complex and fascinating ! Served chill and make sure no one bothers you for a while … A treat for serious #gozones … If you happen to smoke premium cigars, this is next level! — 2 years ago

Pedro Parra y Familia

Vinista Itata Valley País 2021

100% Pais from different vineyards - some on volcanic soils, others on granite soils - fermented with indigenous yeasts and 60% whole clusters. Aged in concrete and oak for a year. Red fruit and iron notes. Light-bodied, savory, elegant — a month ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2003

Very nice Lopez from a hot year. Have tempranillo so rarely. The oak is definitely there but the touch is rather deft. Wonderfully mouth filling with nice fruit and the acid keeps it in balance. Long finish. Great pairing with a New Year’s Day rack of lamb. Happy new year! — a year ago

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Pedro Parra y Familia

Pencopolitano Cinsault País 2019

Dayum. Beautiful translucent ruby in color, this wine is so bright, lively, and fresh. Flavors of red fruits and cherry cola pop from the glass. This is a 50/50 blend of two grapes I seem to be favoring these days, so it's no surprise that I enjoyed this as much as I did. 50% Cinsault, 50% Paìs. 8/24/22. — 2 years ago

Bodegas Toro Albala

Eléctrico Fino Del Lagar Montilla-Moriles Pedro Ximénez

Fino delicado, redondo y con recuerdos salinos. Excelente relación calidad precio. Nada que envidiar a los finos jerezanos. — 3 years ago

Emilio Lustau

East India Solera Sherry Palomino Fino Pedro Ximénez

This wine has a burnished look, deep brown. The nose is a treat all on its own. There are aromas of brown sugar, coffee and orange zest which combine for an amazing olfactory experience. The palate is just as joyful, with caramel, raisin and mocha notes. The acidity is fresh and exhilarating. Although the wine is described on the label as “cream,” it does not strike me as creamy. The viscosity is nice, though. It will pair well with dessert, or serve as one by itself. — 3 months ago

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Suertes del Marqués

Trenzado Blanco Tenerife Valle de la Orotava Listan Blanco Pedro Ximénez 2019

I loved this unusual and strongly flavored wine. This wine is definitely not for the meek, and is likely not a good wine to bring to parties, because it requires an acceptance of no-fruit flavor. But it went perfectly with my spinach salad containing fried cheese patties. And there are few wines that would match. The nose is pine and allspice. The palette begins with brioche, then becomes smoke, and finishes with very strong vegetable flavor, with notes of ginger and pine. There is a hint of citrus to start. — 2 years ago

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