R. Frères

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2005

Just when you think it’s going to Thelma & Louise, it spawns wings and lifts off. - at Franklin PT — a day ago

Daniel, Scott@Mister and 3 others liked this

Laherte Frères

Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay

Len
9.0

Green apple sweet and delicious. Went well with almond crackers and watching the Norway England World Cup semi final — a month ago

R. Pouillon & Fils

Les Blanchiens Brut Nature 1er Cru Champagne Blend 2019

Wine of the trip so far - just everything you would hope it to be (of course @ sacre bistro) — a month ago

Laherte Frères

Ultradition Brut Champagne Blend

Golden raisins, soda bread, lemon, orchard fruit, nice body, tart rainier cherries — 4 months ago

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2014

This had amazing aromatics showing black cherry, meat, graphite, licorice, savory spice, violets & tobacco — 5 months ago

Jonathan, Severn and 7 others liked this

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. — 6 months ago

Joel, Jeroen and 12 others liked this

Domaine Pinson Frères

Mont de Milieu Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2020

2020 vintage Drinking well in December 2025. The minimal oak was not bothersome. $40  — 7 months ago

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. — 9 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Upon opening, this seemed a bit disjointed, with muted fruit flavors and strong herbal notes. Decanting didn’t seem to help much, but day 2 it finally opened up nicely, with nice complexity and intensity on the palate. Cherry, raspberry, cassis, bay leaf, dried Italian herbs, anise, cloves, vanilla, cedar, earth, and balsamic notes all come through. Really tasty, but maybe a bit too intense. I can see this improving with a few more years of aging so the flavors coalesce and soften a bit more. — 20 days ago

Dave, Barny and 9 others liked this
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Ever try vintage 2010 for this particular?
Joel Lara

Joel Lara

No I haven’t. This is actually the my first Lopez de Heredia. Have you tried it?
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

I have tried their bosconia & cubillo. Haven't tried the tondonia reserva, but do have the 2010 in my cellar.

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1973

Touch of over the hill but still OK. Lost color. More for the geeks and aficionados - than the casual wine drinker. So this review is for you guys. — a month ago

Zach, Daniel and 11 others liked this
Vin d’Ottawa

Vin d’Ottawa

How long do you think the 2007 can run for? I’ve been aiming to open a magnum in 2030. Perhaps I am being too hasty!
John Howard

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Always good.
Rob Brobst III

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I’m your guy Andreas!! I geek out over older vintages.

Delas Frères

La Landonne Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2015

All class. No sharp edges after 2.5-3hr decant. This was excellent — 4 months ago

Paul, Jan and 3 others liked this
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

Great wine for a great price.

Laherte Frères

Extra Brut Champagne Rosé De Pinot Meunier

Excellent rose champagne! Nicely bubbly, beautiful color, great fruitiness. — 6 months ago

Beaux Frères

The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2022

[Tasted on February 1, 2026 at Tom and Kathy’s house with Tom and Kathy]

Cherry and strawberry fruit, with black tea, spice and rose petals.
— 6 months ago

Dave, Jamie and 9 others liked this

Grosjean Frères

Vallée d'Aoste Gamay 2024

J B
9.2

Jack and Eileen liked lots. With pork chop - Eileen got her share. — 7 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2015

Upon opening, VERY bitter and strong. Have to let this one open. Upon opening got pretty good. Similar flavour to the previous rioja I’ve had many times that I love, but this is just more of it and much stronger and more flavourful. Not sure that I want that out of a wine, pretty sure I’m not willing to pay more for it. Not sure if I should attribute that to the wine or its age (oldest bottle I have yet tried).

Lighter and easier drinking reds are my preference at the moment. Maybe I will feel differently and prefer the stronger flavours once I am more seasoned into wines as I’ve become with scotch.

Definitely will return to this bottle if that becomes the case, otherwise prefer other favorites or to try new wines at the price.

It’s really not a bad wine. A lot of flavour and a lot going on.… I highly suspect I just am not able to fully appreciate what it is giving me at this point in my wine journey.
— 7 days ago

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. — 3 months ago

Jan, Lyle and 13 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

Big winner at dinner tonight — 5 months ago

Alessandro NardiSarah Bignami
with Alessandro, Sarah and 2 others
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Chris MacLean

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In a great place

Delas Frères

Domaine des Tourettes Hermitage Syrah 2021

Very youthful, medium‑plus bodied Hermitage with a clearly fruit‑driven profile.

Nose: black cherry, blueberry and raspberry, light floral note, minimal smoke or oak spice.
Palate: similar dark and red fruits, moderate tannin, fresh acidity, medium‑plus finish, no noticeable volatility or flaws.
Structure suggests it will improve with a few years of cellaring but is already drinkable with a short decant.

Sources
— 6 months ago

Beaux Frères

Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2014

Unbelievable. Very dark and full bodied for a pinot noir. — 7 months ago