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. — 4 days ago

Ignacio D. Cenicacelaya

9.7

Dark berry notes with a light peppery spice and mild tannins. — 12 days ago

Andy Henderson

9.3

Birthday wine! Thanks Loren!
— 15 days ago

with Loren

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. — 10 days ago

Ethan Gilmore

9.0

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

Will Stanley

9.5

Christmas Day. Another wonderful experience with 1989 Bordeaux, this time La Lagune from the Haut-Médoc, a wine that is particularly ageworthy and on this occasion absolutely singing. Fresh, sappy fruit and youthful vigour on the palate, this was a clean, pristine bottle and utterly drinkable – it just about lasted throughout dinner. — 3 days ago

Turd Ferguson

9.0

Medium complexity. Needs ~three years in the cellar to unwind a bit but this is good juice. — a month ago

Jane Nuss

9.1

Medium ruby in color with pronounced intensity. Aromas include blackberry, black cherry, cranberry, and raspberry, with hints of mint, clove, dark chocolate, leather, tobacco, and earth. Dry, with medium acidity and medium-plus tannins. Balanced and complex with a long finish.
— 21 hours ago

Laura Vaughn Arellano

9.1

One of our inexpensive go tos. A bit tart with a smooth aftertaste..  — 15 days ago

romo

9.3

Would like to spend more time with one of these. Many Riesling use cases fly through the mind. Lees in clear focus. — a month ago