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Albahra Garnacha Tintorera 2024

My kind of Grenache but still Grenache — 15 days ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
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Tom Casagrande

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Garnacha Tintorea is actually a very confusing synonym for Alicante Bouchet, as I understand it (and Lord knows my understanding sometimes doesn’t align with reality . . .)

Baron de Ley

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2020

This is delicious! Not made to age for the long haul, but it has a few years in it. Great cherry and raspberry flavors, smooth tannins. Just yummy, and I am inclined to like it better than the Ruga I had earlier 😊
Listening to Gram Parsons
— 37 minutes ago

Bodegas Juan Gil

Jumilla Monastrell 2008

Heavy tobacco, smoke, and earthy tones on top of dark fruits. Opens up very dynamically because of its vintage. — 14 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Soft but good vanilla baking spices. Tannic but not acidic — 23 days ago

Joel, Tegan and 9 others liked this

Alvaro Palacios

Camins del Priorat Grenache Blend 2023

A charming wine from a very good producer. Blend of Carignan, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. Concentrated and bitterly herbaceous upon opening. Thyme and sage, cherries, hibiscus, licorice, and orange peel. Whew, a mouthful!
Update: 4 hours later this wine is calm and harmonious.
Listening to Mazzy Star
— 3 days ago

Daniel, Joel and 32 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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I’m a Priorat fan, but haven’t had this one yet.
Dave

Dave

Me too, and me either until now. Palacios makes a Mencia called "Petalos" that I enjoy whenever I can. @Tom Casagrande

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

Cork broke, but the juice is good. The nose is shy, but the fruit flavors are vibrant. Tart blackberries, prunes, thyme, earthiness, a bit of tobacco bound in new leather. Tannins medium+, acidity medium+. Enjoy it now or enjoy it in 6-8 years. I really didn't want to do 6-7. I'm enjoying it now with a beautifully cooked sirloin, smashed potatoes, goat cheese, and a simple arugula salad. TGIF!
Listening to the new Foo Fighters track
— 24 days ago

Sagee, Ted and 27 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Can't find those around here 😒 @Tegan Marriott
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How is the new drummer? Must be hard to step into the shoes of someone as legendary as TH.
Dave

Dave

The new drummer (on the record) is Dave Grohl 😅 I guess they parted ways with Josh Freese already @Tom Casagrande

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

Big winner at dinner tonight — a month ago

Alessandro NardiSarah Bignami
with Alessandro, Sarah and 2 others
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In a great place

Bodegas Muga

Selección Especial Rioja Tempranillo 2020

Really dark fruit and a splash of mint. To quote Led Zeppelin and the legendary @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego , you gotta whole lotta oak, you gotta whole lotta oak 🎶
Listening to Supersuckers
— 7 hours ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Dave Haha forgot about this bit of goofiness. Brought a smile to my face on a day off. All the best (wines)!! :)
Dave

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That's what I'm here for @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Bodegas Muga

Gran Reserva Prado Enea Rioja Tempranillo 2016

Rare beef on the immediate nose-- — 5 days ago

Tom, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

Tasted blind , my wine … after having the other two this was easy ! Medium deep ruby touch of garnet with quite a thin ruby garnet rim . Quite spice tinged nose with , deep cherry , plum and some blackberry . Quite young and reserved , with quite a bit of vanilla , grafite . On the palate this is again quite spiced with dark fruits , plum , cherry, some blackberry , grafite , earthy , coffee touches . Balanced fresh acidity and quite grippy , dry tannins. Good mineral tinged spiced cherry finish . Pretty young still , needs a bit of time but good length and balance. Wait another 5-10 years and will drink well a further 10 . Quite promising. — a month ago

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