Gran Linaje

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2005

Paul J
9.6

This was awesome!! 1hr+ decant. Nose of a great Bordeaux. Super complex with cedar, dark fruit, some sweetness, and a touch of vanilla. Well structured and balanced. — 7 days ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Badia A Passignano Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2021

Excellent Chianti, full bodied, well balanced. Soft tannins, pleasant bouqet. — a month ago

Bodegas Muga

Gran Reserva Prado Enea Rioja Tempranillo

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.3

Coffee, butterscotch and caramel nose. Old woods, cedar complex and evolved — 22 days ago

Marqués de Cáceres

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2015

Has the 2015 and it must be decanted… after 2 days decanting it was lovely. Zing and texture were back. — a month ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008

Shockingly fresh, focused and loads of structure. Maybe Tempranillo isn’t so bad. 😊 — an hour ago

Peter, Ira and 3 others liked this

Bodegas Franco-Españolas

Bordón Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2005

A bit past its prime but otherwise still smooth, earthy, and delicious. — 15 days ago

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Vintage 2008 | Reliable old school Rioja, well balanced with vanilla, mocca, cedar — a month ago

Jan, Lies and 20 others liked this
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So reliable.

Marqués de Riscal

Gran Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2018

Dark ruby coloration. On the nose, dark cherry , ripe plum, vanilla, forest floor, oak, leather, truffle, spice, chocolate. On the palate, full bodied and elegant. Complex with an Extensive finish. Cherry, dark berry, vanilla, balsamic, spice, oak, gravel/minerals/forest floor then chocolate takes over. Long finish. — 8 days ago

Ray, Jay and 5 others liked this

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Always a banger but lost to a 2016 reserva in a blind taste. Probably because this vintage scored 90, while that one was a 94. Doesn’t make this any less of a super star though. Great wine, great house. — 19 days ago

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