Once the gun smoke cleared, this thing had remarkably present dried fruit and herb with fully integrated oak. A birthday pull that reinforced that I’m not dead yet.
Once the gun smoke cleared, this thing had remarkably present dried fruit and herb with fully integrated oak. A birthday pull that reinforced that I’m not dead yet.
Sep 19th, 2019
Right at the border of modernity and old school rusticity.
Right at the border of modernity and old school rusticity.
Sep 13th, 2018
Double dare- how many wines combine such finesse, power, & fruit for the money?
Seems like I never tire of this. Like visiting an old best friend.
Double dare- how many wines combine such finesse, power, & fruit for the money?
Seems like I never tire of this. Like visiting an old best friend.
Apr 10th, 2018The literal opposite of the Rocks & Gravel Rhone blend which we had prior, thank god, otherwise would have been dwarfed by this rich beauty. Needs air to settle into a dark inked, vanilla latte of red & black currants, tobacco leaf. A rich vintage, it seems, a bit over-the top given this Producer but still uber enjoyable
The literal opposite of the Rocks & Gravel Rhone blend which we had prior, thank god, otherwise would have been dwarfed by this rich beauty. Needs air to settle into a dark inked, vanilla latte of red & black currants, tobacco leaf. A rich vintage, it seems, a bit over-the top given this Producer but still uber enjoyable
Mar 13th, 2018
VP Ma Lau jan23
Jan 30th, 2023
Dark cherry plum aroma. Flavors of cherry, and oak. The top of the cork looked a bit rough when I opened this one so it made me nervous but was a non-issue. This is very delicious.
Dark cherry plum aroma. Flavors of cherry, and oak. The top of the cork looked a bit rough when I opened this one so it made me nervous but was a non-issue. This is very delicious.
Aug 28th, 2018
Currants and dark berries, with a little orange peel. Medium strong acidity, lightish tannins and light bodied. A little bit herbal too. Very well balanced, and a good value.
Currants and dark berries, with a little orange peel. Medium strong acidity, lightish tannins and light bodied. A little bit herbal too. Very well balanced, and a good value.
Aug 11th, 2018
Delicious rioja at a great value. Perfect balance of spice and structured tannins makes it a versatile medium-bodied red!
Delicious rioja at a great value. Perfect balance of spice and structured tannins makes it a versatile medium-bodied red!
Jul 30th, 2018
Light and beautifully balanced. Just the right amount of fruit and tannins. I could drink this all night.
Light and beautifully balanced. Just the right amount of fruit and tannins. I could drink this all night.
Mar 17th, 2018
Rich man, Poor man—both were excellent companions to our rib eye roast in different ways. Napa cab boldness vs Rioja old world elegance. This time the $15 (Costco) Vina Real Reserva gets the nod.
Rich man, Poor man—both were excellent companions to our rib eye roast in different ways. Napa cab boldness vs Rioja old world elegance. This time the $15 (Costco) Vina Real Reserva gets the nod.
Dec 30th, 2017
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
