Martin Bergo

9.2

The 2012 vintage really showcases the brilliance of López de Heredia in a challenging, dry year. Deep garnet with brick hues at the rim; lovely aromas of red cherries and red currants, coffee, spiced cedar, leather, and light oak on the nose; great red and black fruit on the palate, plus earthy notes, dried herbs, and silky and well integrated tannins; and a long, elegant finish with a perfect balance of fruit and acids.

Enjoyed with spanish charcuteries and danish cheeses - and Tchaikovsky’s 6th with Teodor Currentzis. — 11 hours ago

Ignacio D. Cenicacelaya

9.7

Dark berry notes with a light peppery spice and mild tannins. — 8 days ago

K L

8.9

Costco rioja. Good. Would get again. Maybe not as good as some of the others but still good. Dry. A little fruity. — 13 days ago

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Daniel M

9.2

You're not 40 every day and I wanted a special wine to celebrate that special day. Fortunately the wine bar / open kitchen restaurant we went to had that special wine, amongst 400 references, that I had been desperate to taste for a long while. I didn't take notes so it's all from memory, but the nose is what I liked the most. Coconut notes, leather, cherries, coffee... I spent probably 15 minutes in total smelling that wine. The palate was great with some acid drive, some matter but not in an overwhelming way, some gentle, well integrated tannins in the rear, before a long finish with savoury notes, red fruits, coconut and that gentle grainy tannic layer. A great experience to top up a day to remember.
Oh and if you happen to be in Warsaw, Poland and be looking for a great wine place, make sure to check our Kontakt - wino & bistro. — 6 days ago

Pach1m0n

8.9

14%
テンプラリーニョ

華やかでフローラルなノート、酸味は少なく、熟したベリー、スミレの余韻が長く味わい深い。ザ・テンプラリーニョを感じられる味わい。 — 5 days ago

Laura Vaughn Arellano

9.1

One of our inexpensive go tos. A bit tart with a smooth aftertaste..  — 12 days ago

Richard Shin

9.3

Love it. Though big, bold, and high al at 14.5%, a great example of a rioja w some age. Prob could age much longer. Very tart fruit. Fruit better defined day one vs day two. For $40, definitely worth it. Why ever drink a 2yr old CA cab and pay $100+??!! — 6 days ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

12/2024. Bold and dry. Nice finish. Paired well with the Waygu at Hall’s Chophouse. — 11 days ago

Ethan Gilmore

9.0

Surprisingly tart/fruity considering the vintage. Nice tannins. — 3 hours ago

K L

9.0

Good Costco rioja. Liked this one a lot and more when back to back with another. — 13 days ago

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