Manuel O. Mendez

9.5

Love, love this precocious CDP with the balance and character of a much more mature wine. Socks properly blown off. Did I mention I love this wine? — a year ago

Manuel O. Mendez

9.6

Elegant and refined with great finish. Excellent—#nomtombat? — 5 years ago

Manuel O. Mendez

9.3

Big-shouldered Gigondas that benefits from prolonged breathing. Feints with a fruity jab, that dissipates into well-integrated tastiness. — 5 years ago

Manuel O. Mendez

9.3

Acorn’s field blend zinfandels are right up my alley. If you don’t like elegant, balanced zins, move along please. — 3 years ago

Manuel O. Mendez

9.5

Very well-balanced CDP with a great, long finish. Great with aged Gouda and charcuterie. Just sayin’ ... — 4 years ago

Manuel O. Mendez

9.5

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Manuel O. Mendez

9.4

Excellent with aged cheddar and blue cheese. — 6 years ago

Manuel O. Mendez

9.4

Have to admit my mind was blown by what I formerly considered just a “party” wine. Nice dry fruit, great structure, and soft tannins. Excellent with Mother’s Day chicken salad sandwiches on croissants! — 3 years ago

Manuel O. Mendez

9.4

Have to admit I’m one of those who scrunches his nose at the mention of crianzas. Well, nose straighten out by this surprisingly mature 20 yr old (crianza??). Drinks more like a moderately bodied, high priced brunello—excellent! — 5 years ago

Manuel O. Mendez

9.6

Really digging this well-rounded Rioja with supple tannins. Fabulous match with grilled lamb chops. Inspires the query: “If you like it so much why don’t you marry it.?” — 6 years ago