Jay Kline

9.1

Poured into a decanter roughly an hour prior to service and presented double-blind. The 2016 “Big Break” presents a bright ruby with a deep but transparent core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and no obvious signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart, ripe and dried red fruits: cherries, Craisins, red flowers, leather, dried earth and light baking spice. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, though the fruit comes across a lot more ripe. The finish is medium+ and the alcohol is high. I called 2020 Cote du Rhône (Southern), Grenache heavy GSM blend. What a pleasant surprise! I used to drink the smack out of various Cline Zinfandel’s and Big Break was always amongst their better, if not a little more difficult to find. Drinking well now and will continue to do so through 2031, easy. — a month ago

Dmitry Muzychak

9.4

Выпито с Паоло в последний день в Лиссабоне 10.04.23. Просто обалденный бленд 2019 года.! Не знаю , кто ему поставил 8,3 - враги, не иначе… — 2 years ago

David Walser

9.0

My bottle had some Tempranillo with the Cabernet and Merlot but that wasn’t offered as an option. 18,5€ on the Thai restaurant wine list. An OK wine but would try something else next time. Costa del Sol, Spain. — 2 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.2

Tegan can do no wrong — 2 months ago

Erika Turner

9.7

Woof may also have something to do w location — 2 years ago

with Philip, Timothy and 4 others

David Walser

9.1

Same wine, different restaurant. 19,90€ at this restaurant. I’m surprised at the low ratings for this wine as it is a friendly and tasty wine at this price point. Mini India restaurant in Casares, Costa del Sol, Spain. — 2 years ago

David Walser

9.0

My bottle isn’t a match but it is a Merlot Venezia Giulia…oh well…house wine at Parapiro’s Ristorante at Port Duquesa, Costa del Sol, Spain. Second visit, same wine both times. Didn’t have internet last time so I couldn’t log it in. — 2 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.1

Actually pretty good. Mostly cherry driven right now. Well balanced and good tannic structure. If you like burghs and you do not want to pay too much this is a good one. At La Costa Wine Co. right now by the glass. — 9 months ago

David Walser

9.2

I’m not at Finca Cortesin but across the street at our new part time Costa del Sol place. Trying different Spanish wines. This Reserva is a nice one that I will continue to purchase. Dinner on our terrace overlooking the Mediterranean and Africa. Under 10 €. — 2 years ago

David Walser

9.0

House wine at El Gaucho restaurant which is next to the Mexican restaurant (same ownership). El Gaucho is an Argentinian steakhouse. 14,95€ on the wine list. Second time trying this one. OK wine, pleasant but nothing special. Would order again. At Port Duquesa, Costa del Sol, Spain. — 2 years ago