Daniel M

9.0

R. Lopez de Heredia, Viña Cubillo, Rioja Crianza 2017
This is one of the many bottles we brought back in the trunk of our car from Spain and France after our summer stay over there. The nose shows dark berries, prune, meat juice, autumn forest soil after rain, oak. This is rather complex and layered. The palate is very well made and defined. There is a good acid drive, some nice dark berries and dark cherry notes all along, some width, some spices, a good tannic wall in the rear, disturbing ever so slighlty the mouthfeel by leaving a grippy, drying layer over a long, fruity, spicy finish which goes on for quite a while. The meat juice note that was showing in the nose makes a come back in the very end, adding a savoury, umami touch which is pretty nice, I must say. It's not at the level of the viña tondonia 2011 I tasted a while ago (and it costs only a fraction of the price) but it's very good Rioja Crianza in its own right. Not in-your-face, fresh and balanced winemaking style. Great effort !
90 out of 100 — 10 days ago

Brian Hearty

9.1

2011. Haven’t had the Bosconia before and liked it very much. Barrel aromas and flavors seem more forward here than in other Lopez de Heredia wines I’ve had. — 7 months ago

ESF

8.9

crowd pleaser — 10 months ago

Kimberly Jamrozek

9.6

Dinner out in Algonquin, a lovely new wine that we will struggle to find at Jewel! — 5 years ago

William Lee, Jr.

9.2

Paired w/Mexican Hot Chocolate Crepes, spiced fudge, fresh berries, cream — 5 years ago

Kristen Davis

10

My go-to red! — 6 years ago

with Kris

Perry Juel

9.0

Enjoyed a 2021 bottle with steaks on our back patio. Excellent choice at this price point. 15.5% alcohol. — a month ago

katarina ammann

9.2

Heavy tobacco, smoke, and earthy tones on top of dark fruits. Opens up very dynamically because of its vintage. — 6 months ago

Ericsson

9.4

I love R Lopez de Heredia wines. Still made the way they were made hundred years ago. Wines for old souls who really appreciate timeless art and low intervention. — 8 months ago

Crystal Van Dyne

9.1

Herbaceous. Great with Thanksgiving dinner. — 2 years ago

David Walser

9.1

Needed a steak tonight and found this place that has two of my favorites…Beef Wellington and ribeye cap. I went with the ribeye tonight. $80 pesos per ounce. Delicious. Should have upgraded the wine for this experience. — 5 years ago

Edward Patten

9.0

Taste of cherry and dark berries. A toasty taste on the finish. — 6 years ago

Greg Shoup

8.9

Very solid. Pairs with lamb / fatty dishes. Fruity and spicy. — 6 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano. Medium ruby color with a dark core and orange rim. Aromas of coffee, leather, ripe red fruit, wet stones and forest floor. Flavors of black berry/currant/plum fruit, black licorice, balsamic vinegar and roasted meat and nuts. Long earthy and slightly spicy finish. Pleasant acidity and silky (but slightly chalky) tannins. Full bodied, round and elegant. Beautifully aged. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! Happy 60th Birthday, Karyn! — 5 months ago

Ted

9.0

Juicy mouthwatering. Fun little Spanish wine. — 7 months ago

with Jeni

Anne Richardson

9.1

Mmmm - delicious! Quite full bodied with a deep ruby red color. Enjoyed with red meat and all by itself. Flavors of blackberry, plum and dark cherry. — 10 months ago

Erja Koistinen

9.0

Perfect with iberico. We all liked this. Tätä voisi juoda vaikka jouluna kinkun kanssa. — 4 years ago

Steve Cunneen

9.0

Very light, a bit dry, good partner for chips and salty snacks. — 5 years ago

Sarah Robards

10

All 3 loved it. Sweet, but not overly — 6 years ago

TwiLea Fletcher

8.9

It’s cold and windy.... great pairing with the current weather. — 6 years ago