Harvey Raben

8.9

A solid Washington Merlot, well balanced, black fruits, lightly oaked and just enough tannins to be interesting. — 8 months ago

Will Stanley

9.3

Easily one of the finest aromas I’ve experienced in a Rioja, and indeed any wine, in the past year, truly a beguiling and complex experience that begs your nose to remain in the glass. I must note for my own posterity that on the palate I was initially a little underwhelmed. I’m not sure why. I think because this is such a subtle and elegant Rioja, and that I’m so out of the habit of drinking wines from this region and perhaps even, by extension, subtle and elegant wines as a whole. But the more I tasted it, the more I enjoyed it. I had a similar experience with the Viña Ardanza 2010 (which at the moment I prefer to this). But this 904 Gran Reserva is a beautiful, medium to light-bodied Rioja, very fruit-forward with Burgundian delicacy and a charm so typical of the finest wines of this region. A melange of coconut, vanilla, dried cherry and Mediterranean herbs are followed by an impressively saturated palate with medium orange peel acidity and very fine, resolved tannins. I must admit I cannot yet calibrate this wine with the notes of prominent critics, who talk about power, acidity and tannin, but maybe time will tell. This should be a terrific wine to follow over the next ten to twenty (plus) years. — 4 years ago

Shay A

9.2

Burgundy night. Started off with a nice champagne followed by a Cali roussanne to calibrate the palates.

This ended up being the group’s consensus for red wine of the night (though it was my 2nd favorite red). Raspberry pie, rhubarb and kirsch on the nose. Lots of red and black fruits on the palate alongside clove. — 6 years ago

romo

9.2

Sparkling chenin? Yes, pls. Doesn’t make me calibrate my mouth every sip. — 2 years ago

Shay A

9.2

Burgundy night. Started off with a nice champagne followed by a Cali roussanne to calibrate the palates.

More fruit forward then the other burgundies. Cherry liqueur with a tannic finish, mainly a Blackberry bite. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Burgundy night. Started off with a nice champagne followed by a Cali roussanne to calibrate the palates.

Stewed cranberries and blackberries, with a candied finish. More tobacco and earthy driven. Like the Pommard Pinot but on steroids. — 6 years ago

Maggie Harrison

9.5

full malo. bio-d. red apple, bosc, apple blossom, light weight, balanced. moderate acid- long finish. outstanding. First in a white burgundy (any) tasting to calibrate our palates! — 3 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Burgundy night. Started off with a nice champagne followed by a Cali roussanne to calibrate the palates.

One of the top reds of the night for me. Very dusty fruit. Cranberry tea with blackberry pie. Very good at this age. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Burgundy night. Started off with a nice champagne followed by a Cali roussanne to calibrate the palates.

Very lush. Potpourri and lavender type nose. Cedar. Dark chocolate covered raspberries and blackberries. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.1

Burgundy night. Started off with a nice champagne followed by a Cali roussanne to calibrate the palates.

Tasted much older than it was. Truffled mushrooms and a jalapeño/white pepper note...almost chinon like? Quite herbal too. — 6 years ago