Bodegas Mas Alta

Daumas Gassac

Mas de Daumas Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2003

One of those unicorn wines. Just a unique wine made of blend of varietals. Mostly Cab but some Pinot in there too. 2003 gives it a brickish color. Gorgeous wine with lively fruit and good acidity; lingering on the palate. “Daumas Gassac apparently has a geological formation unique in the Languedoc: chalky, friable, poor in humus, the bits of earth ranging in size from mere grains of sand to little stones, a soil similar in aspect, similar in constitution, to that of the Côte d’Or and the Italian Friuli.” Excerpt from Adventures of The Wine Route. — 10 days ago

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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

Eric, Laura and 1 other 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! — 22 days ago

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La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2018

Dark berry notes with a light peppery spice and mild tannins. — 7 days ago

Ericsson, Martin and 2 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva Viña Arana Rioja Tempranillo

Leather, vanilla, and dried red fruit. Excellent with Bolognese. — 13 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

Always can count on this. Earthy, leather, mushrooms but also blackberries — a month ago

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. — 24 days ago

La Rioja Alta

Viña Ardanza Reserva Selección Especial Tempranillo Blend

Medium body. Well balanced fruit. Subtle nose. Opened up in the glass. Accompanied varied tapas well (meat, cheese, shrimp). — a month ago

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