R & B Cellars

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Nice elegance but too light in weight for the price — 6 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2008

Salted orange peel. Butterscotch. Toasted nuts. Amaze balls. — 2 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

Big winner at dinner tonight — 4 months ago

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Chris MacLean

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In a great place

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2012

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2012 Rosado pours pink/salmon color with medium viscosity and no signs of sediment or particles. On the nose, the wine is developing with Maraschino cherry, dried apricot, coconut, dill, vanilla, and walnut. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium- tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Brilliant, soulful stuff. My first experience with the 2012 vintage. I hope there are many more to come. Drink now with patience (maybe even a decant) and through 2037. — 5 months ago

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection Lot No. 5 Field Blend 2010

A great blend of five grapes. Enjoyed with grilled chicken thighs and oven roasted mushrooms. Combo of berries and a hint of pepper. Smooth and stately finish. — 8 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

No sediment, great colour and rich deep flavours — 10 months ago

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Jon Ebsworth

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Great wine Dodsy, the range of fonts troubles me 😁

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite

Les Légendes R Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018

Blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bright dark garnet color. Aromas of red and black fruit, black licorice and light oak. Same fruits (very ripe) on the pallet with hints of wet loamy soil and basil. Plump and rich. Silky tannins. Pleasant surprise. Solid QPR. — 4 years ago

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Rivers-Marie

B. Thieriot Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Refreshing given the heat. Nice tart finish. — 2 months ago

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Fratelli Branca Distillerie

Antica Formula Vermouth di Giuseppe B. Carpano 1786

NV Probably the best Vermouth, só intense. Love it. — 2 months ago

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Jay Kline

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Certainly one of the best I’ve ever had

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2014

This had amazing aromatics showing black cherry, meat, graphite, licorice, savory spice, violets & tobacco — 3 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

Simple light red - low on minerality with good structure — 4 months ago

B. Leighton

Gratitude Olsen Brothers Vineyard Red Blend 2020

Pop n pour. Given that it’s 70% Mourvèdre, the color is surprisingly light. (There’s 25% Grenache and 5% Syrah too.) Medium color saturation. Inviting nose of a melange of ripe berries and a smoky embers note. Crushed rock behind that. Soft and intensely flavored in the mouth, with the berries less prominent, jousting with dark earthy and pleasantly vegetal notes. Soft but balanced acids and tannins almost silky. Really nice. Terrific value at $25 from WTSO. — 7 months ago

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Ray Vanderhoff

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Thanks for the review. I bought this one from WTSO also!

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 1981

Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours out of red Solo cups. The 1981 Gran Reserva Blanco pours, a golden color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of Khalas dates, dried apricot, black lemon, almonds, toasted coconut and marshmallow. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. A cerebral wine and just lovely stuff. Well stored bottles have a long life yet left ahead. Drink now with patience and plenty of air and through 2051. — 8 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

It’s been a few years since I last checked in to the 2011 vintage of LdH Viña Bosconia and, to my palate, time has been kind. This is far more balanced and open than my previous experience. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2011 pours a ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe cherry, dill, toasted coconut, leather, tobacco, dried earth and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Delicious. Drink now through 2036. — 2 months ago

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Epoch Estate Wines

Block B Paso Robles Syrah 2020

Delicious - a Paso winery we really like — 3 months ago

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J. B. Becker

Wallufer Walkenberg Spätlese trocken Riesling 2019

Deep straw in the glass. Nose is buzzing with electric orchard fruit and honeycomb. Ripe citrus, golden apple, and faint tropics on the palate. White tea and honey. Super dry at 13%. Killer. — 4 months ago

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J. B. Becker

Wallufer Walkenberg Kabinett Trocken Riesling 2014

JKT
9.2

Beautiful full bodied robust standing tall petro oily slate bite no apologies — 6 months ago

Domaine Olivier B.

Les Amidyves Côtes du Ventoux Grenache Blend 2011

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9.0

Thought all gone. Interesting take of Grenache and Syrah from Ventoux with a solid medium bodied still robust palate. Unfortunately it kinda overpowered the mixed menu of various eats. — 8 months ago

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection The Inaugural Lot No. 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Are with beef, great flavor - rich and delightful — 10 months ago

The Crane Assembly

G. B. Crane Vineyard el Coco Red Blend

Same maker as prisoner. Dark fruit. Delicious. So good — 5 years ago