Vina El Principal

Rivero González

RGMX Parras Valley Tinto 2019

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
8.9

Fantastic nose, even though the #cabfranc isn’t the principal grape #bordeauxblend it comes through pure and clear. On the palate it seemed too sweet and overripe. #mexicanwine #mexico — a year ago

Daniel P., Raul and 1 other liked this

Renato Ratti

Battaglione Barbera d'Asti 2019

Located halfway up the hill dominating the principal valley of Barolo, supported by steep slopes lined by orderly vineyards, lies the 15th century Abbey of Annunziata. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and strawberry, lively spice, well balanced with savory fine tannins on a medium+ finish ending with mineral character. — 2 years ago

Juan, Daniel P. and 4 others liked this

Vina el Principal

Red Blend 2014

Fantastic blend red wine. One of the best top chilean wines. It can be alive for decades.
A strong but smoothly wine.
— 3 years ago

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016

Green apple crumble in a carpentry shop. The Granny Smith apple tartness is the principal note in my mind, but there's more to this one. A soft layer of sawdust in the corner? This is not an oak bomb by any means, but that powdery softness tames the acid of the apple flavors. This is one I've wanted to try for some time. A deep wine to be sure. Legend. — 5 years ago

Renato Ratti

Ochetti Langhe Nebbiolo 2019

Located halfway up the hill dominating the principal valley of Barolo, supported by steep slopes lined by orderly vineyards, lies the 15th century Abbey of Annunziata. Medium Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits with earthy herb notes, aged for 12 months on oak. On the palate flavors of cherry, strawberry and raspberry with sweet vanilla spice. Fine tannins, vivid acidity, medium+ finish ending with earthy fruit character. Good value, Barolo like without $$! — 2 years ago

Juan, Paul and 4 others liked this

Ratti

Marcenasco Barolo Nebbiolo 2015

Located halfway up the hill dominating principal valley of Barolo, lined by vineyards, lies a precious 15th century Abbey of Annunziata. Medium Ruby with complex aromas of berry fruits, oak and fresh floral scents. On the palate dried cherry, tobacco, licorice, espresso and fresh herbs give this full-body wine grace and elegance. Soft fine dusty tannins, with earthy notes, on a well balanced frame makes this hot vintage wine approachable today as well as have room to run over the next decade. Very Nice! — 2 years ago

Paul, Tom and 5 others liked this

Renato Ratti

Marcenasco Barolo Nebbiolo 2015

Have several ‘15, decided to open 1. Located halfway up the hill dominating principal valley of Barolo, lined by vineyards, lies a precious 15th century Abbey of Annunziata. Medium Ruby with complex aromas of ripe berry fruits and fresh floral scents. On the palate the palate cherry, tobacco and fresh herbs give this full-body wine grace and elegance. Soft fine tannins on a well balanced frame makes this wine enjoyable today as well as have room to run over the next decade. 50th Anniversary! — 4 years ago

Alex, Paul and 6 others liked this

Bodegas Magoni

Reserve Clone 770 Valle de Guadalupe Tempranillo Blend 2016

Still cruising around in this rough, rugged country of Valle Guadalupe to find those diamonds. Swerving around pot holes, crossing submerged roads, climbing pitted dirt roads, we found one in Bodegas Magoni. An Italian born winemaker and a true pioneer here in the valley. Focused on making old world Spanish, Italian or Bordeaux style wines. Selecting and developing his own clones of the principal wine varieties of these regions to help them adapt and thrive in this valley’s climate. This Rioja style, Tempranillo driven blend is a great example. Dense, intense and super balanced. Rich cigar box, leather a dry dark cherry on the palette. Fine grained tannins creating a lingering finish. Optimum acidity to cleanse your palette for the next sip! — 2 years ago

RoAnne de WeerdTammy de Weerd
with RoAnne and Tammy
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Pax Mahle Wines

North Coast Syrah 2020

2020 vintage. Massive and more intimidating than the vice-principal in junior high. Pax consistently shows us where California Syrah could and should be instead of that tawdry Cabernet Sauvignon nonsense. — 3 years ago

Bob, Ted and 11 others liked this

El Principal (Valette Fontaine)

Memorias Red Blend 2015

Vino color rubí con cuerpo denso y clarificado. Notas de amaderadas, frutos rojos, zarzamora, vainilla, canela. Vino muy bien balanceado, con astringencia y acidez media.
Este vino tiene una alta retención y sin duda cada sorbo invita al siguiente.

Recomendable al 100.
— 5 years ago