Ethan Samuels

9.2

2010 vintage (half bottle). Upon opening, there was a split second hesitation as to whether the wine was skunked or not. Extremely earthy and funky nose though the taste and color assured that it was fine, though it surely needed a ton of time to come together. We enjoyed a Chenin Blanc while we waited for the Rioja. Revisiting the nose about 45 minutes later, it was clear the time alone improved it immensely. Alas, the classic notes of vanilla and oak and cherry that I so often associate with Rioja. Drinking it 20 minutes later over the next hour, the wine was showing incredibly well and so different from its previously unruly and spastic self. It was now much more tame and finessed, well integrated tannins yet still present, with nice acidity and a good amount of freshness. Incredibly enjoyable all on its own. A fun journey that had a rocky beginning but very rewarding end. — 14 days ago

Daniel veit

9.3

Delicious, bing cherry, dill and leather. — 7 days ago

David Dorn

9.2

Fruit forward but with the earthiness you expect from well made Rioja. Excellent wine that will continue to get better with time in the bottle. — a day ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

One of the best bottles of Cubillo I can remember tasting — 13 days ago

with Sarah

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Valle de bravo mazf — 5 days ago

Todd Stone

8.9

Light to medium in color, slightly transparent with a clear edge. Nose of darker red fruits, oak, spices and very aromatic. Same in the mouth, reasonable acidity with mild tannins and ends on the dry side. — 10 days ago

with Jeff

Bob Yoon

9.4

This is a “fly your freak flag” wine. All the shit that your parents told you not to do, this wine does. Oxidation, VA! Use weird combinations of grapes. Be yourself! — 2 days ago

CA Haynam

9.1

Rich complex pleasing aromas, tastes of blueberry and current, mild tannins in this 8 year old 2016 vintage. Excellent recommendation from our Parador (Santiago, Spain) waiter. — 8 days ago

Damian

9.1

Pear, peach, salinity, medium acidity. — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Lovely stuff. Orange peel, apricot, corn and lemon oil. Dry finish with limestone. Unusual and delicious. — a month ago

with Bex