Ericsson

9.4

New vintage release tasting at Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero. The 2015 Unico presented an elegant profile, while the 2020 Valbuena showcased a bolder character. Traditionally, Unico is known for its power and structure, whereas Valbuena tends to be the more refined and elegant wine. Staff assured me it is not a reversal in winemaking techniques but rather a juxtaposition of their respective vintages. — 14 days ago

Ashish Pant

9.2

Great balance of tannins and acidity right out of the bottle. — 8 days ago

Robert Ahlstrom

9.3

Deep garnet with purple rim, well balanced acidity and tannins, ripe cherries and leather on the palate — 16 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Regalo de keko felix — 7 days ago

Ericsson

9.8

New vintage release tasting at Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero. The 2015 Unico presented an elegant profile, while the 2020 Valbuena showcased a bolder character. Traditionally, Unico is known for its power and structure, whereas Valbuena tends to be the more refined and elegant wine. Staff assured me it is not a reversal in winemaking techniques but rather a juxtaposition of their respective vintages. — 18 days ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Supple and fresh candied nose of red fruit. Grippy and fresh. Good balance. — 7 days ago

with Gregg and Peter

Ruud Verhagen

8.9

nothing really stood out of this wine that tickles me… — 21 days ago

Bruce Leboff

9.2

A baby but what fun to drink. Grippy cherry and tobacco. Well balanced and very long finish. Super — 12 days ago

with David

romo

9.5

WotN in a group of giants. Ping-pongy fireworks of flavor bursts none of which cancels out the others. Kept coming back to this. Wow. — a day ago

Jay Kline

9.2

This bottle had been opened the night before. The 2021 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe black and red fruits: mixed brambles, purple flowers, olives, black pepper, stony earth and a mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and peppery. True to the vintage, this is a cooler expression of Chave’s Saint Joseph and I really dig it. Drink now through 2041. — 13 days ago