brando cox

8.9

All the right things. Cherry. Cassis. Blackberry. Balanced warm vanilla cherry crumble which good riojas are known for. A hint of undergrowth. 2013 drinking superbly in 2025. — 11 days ago

Gabby

9.3

At Jonic and Anderson’s farewell; with Gary and Waldron. This was at a really good sichuan restaurant on orchard. Super long finish with classic Bordeaux taste — 10 days ago

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

10

These both opened up in stages, drank them side by side and at first the opus was better. Then mouton opened up and was a big presence in the room — 2 months ago

Sagee Aran

9.3

A big Rioja. Surprisingly ready to drink, tanins have softened, still powerful. Dark garnet color, aromatic nose of earth and herbs. Round Palate balanced and tasty. Recommended. Great VfM. — 2 months ago

Louis Martin

8.9

Little to no aroma. Bitter and dry. Expected more, think it needed more time before opening. — 4 days ago

sasha

9.5

Needs time to open. Delicate with a beautiful balance of cherry/raspberry, hay, and acidity. Drink ASAP — a month ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Really lovely Lirac, Grenache and Syrah show mostly, the proprietor (Rodolphe des Pins) (in my opinion!!) dragged his feet too long in joining the Lirac appellation, but his wines have LONG been undervalued and are fantastic at their pricepoint, I personally have more bottles of this, which I expect to age well!! — a month ago

with Jim

VA

8.9

Drinking in 2025. drink now will not materially improve with age. — 2 days ago

Elena Todorov

9.5

1986 vintage holds great — 7 days ago

Tom Garland

9.3

+2 hour decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A remarkable dark magenta with some bricking. Nose: Captivating savory notes of dark fruit, herbaceous, funky earth, worn leather, pencil shavings, cedar, smoked meat, maybe a touch of bandaid(brett). Taste: A savory wine with class and elegance... dark currants, tobacco, graphite, saline, cedar, and a spiced earthy minerally medium plus finish. YUM! — 19 days ago

with Brenda