Alta Vineyards

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

The 2012 vintage really showcases the brilliance of López de Heredia in a challenging, dry year. Deep garnet with brick hues at the rim; lovely aromas of red cherries and red currants, coffee, spiced cedar, leather, and light oak on the nose; great red and black fruit on the palate, plus earthy notes, dried herbs, and silky and well integrated tannins; and a long, elegant finish with a perfect balance of fruit and acids.

Enjoyed with spanish charcuteries and danish cheeses - and Tchaikovsky’s 6th with Teodor Currentzis.
— 3 days ago

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Bodega Catena Zapata

Angelica Zapata Alta Malbec 2019

A solid 10% Malbec from Catena Family in Argentina. A burst of red fruits, blueberries, very velvety and incredibly smooth all the way. Deep and gripping mouthfeel, structured tannins and lovely finish. Among my fav Malbecs from the UConn Valley, Argentina. — a month ago

Viña Real (CVNE)

Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Elegant, balanced, not the strongest example of 68, but subtle fruit, medium length. Delightful. Comfortable slippers on a cold rainy night in Napa. — a month ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2011

Orange , onion skin in colour. Orange rind , spices, vanilla, roasted nuts, seaside hints . On the palate intense and with high acidity , lemon and orange rind, caramel hints . Long and complex on the finish , very balanced. I would imagine this is in its drinking window , and will continue to drink well for a further 5-8 years — a day ago

Jeroen, Ely and 8 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva Viña Arana Rioja Tempranillo

Leather, vanilla, and dried red fruit. Excellent with Bolognese. — 17 days ago

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2018

Dark berry notes with a light peppery spice and mild tannins. — 11 days ago

Ericsson, Martin and 2 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Selección Especial Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Excelente en todas sus aristas , elegante, sedoso , bien estructurado, redondos,excelente retroguto! — a month ago

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