Ericsson

9.6

This is a magnanimous wine and still in its youth. A non vintage blend of declared Gran Reserva vintages: 2008, 2010, and 2011. The color is still deep ruby with hits of garnet on the rim. The bouquet on the nose is strong and nuanced, layered; with notes of blackberry, cherry, plum, and additional notes of cigar box and old leather. The palate is even more extraordinary, it is very well integrated with fruit, tannins, and acidity. Velvety! Flavors of black currant, cherries and figs are savory and complimented by coffee, graphite and some anise. The finish is elegant, reminiscent of minerals. Cheers. — 7 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2016 | earthy and stubborn — a month ago

AEL

9.0

Great, but the 2018 better - a little more horsepower. — 2 months ago

Mike Evans

9.2

Rating how it is showing now, it just needs time — 3 days ago

heidi schlegel

9.9

Although not as prestigious as Unico, this Valbuena 5 was an absolute delight! Rich and balanced, it paired perfectly with fowl (pigeon). — 12 days ago

Ming L

9.2

Quite new world in style, but in a subtle way. Lots of flavorful nuances. Quite tannic at year 6, probably the most tannic Rioja I can remember. Time will be kind. — 24 days ago

Brandon Boesch

9.3

Really good. Needs a few hours of air. I’m guessing will be better in 5 years. Cherries, tobacco, strawberry jolly rancher, earth, a bit of evergreen. — 19 days ago

Gladys Xiques

9.2

Exquisite. Always solid. Paired with filet mignon. — 6 days ago

romo

9.0

Stony florals. Gewurtz-y. — 23 days ago

Chris Hiromura

9.0

Red fruit, young, fair amount minerality at least initially, interesting wine for the price. The tannins mellowed nicely after it had some time to breath. — 2 months ago