Richard Shin

9.1

For $28, this is why I like aged rioja. Such a great value. This one still seems young. But well balanced. More fruity and acidic than others I’ve had w this age. Buy again. — 20 days ago

Carmen

8.9

Lirondo' Verdejo 2021
😋: Ripe peaches, lemon, savory spice.
🍽️: Try pairing with seafood, greens, or BBQ chicken.

Manuel Cantalapiedra was a classical pianist before taking up winemaking and overseeing his family’s vineyard in Rueda, 🇪🇸. This Verdejo wine had brief skin contact before fermenting in stainless steel tanks, followed by 6 months on its lees, resulting in a vibrant and textured wine. — 7 months ago

Matthew Davis

8.9

Pretty big wine, some cedar, a little floral and fruity. Lovely. Balanced tannins. — 3 years ago

with Navin and Rivka

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by Manuel, Isabel & Isaac Muga Caño. Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice, unmistakable Muga. 4 grape blend from the Haro district (70% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), palate shows cherry and currant flavors with espresso, vanilla & toasty oak tones. Soft full tannins, lively acidity on a medium+ finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Nice value! Great vintage! — 6 months ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Lighter in color than the much older 1969, but much more expressive aromatically, dusty, sandy red-fruited aromas, flavors tend toward red-fruit as well, more of an elegant style of Ramisco, long finish, this seems at peak, or close to it (but I have more bottles, so will check in again within a year). Both of these are amazing at 11% ABV!! — 8 months ago

with Jim

Jason Keefer

9.0

White rioja with some definite sherry characteristics! Structured, tart, golden raisin flavor without the sweetness, bone dry. Pretty unique and bombastic! — 4 years ago

with Natasha

Jess

8.9

Medium tawny color.
Aromas of clove, cinnamon, molasses, ginger, nutmeg, dried/candied orange.
Sweet. Flavors of ginger, cinnamon, molasses, clove, candied orange zest.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5 — 6 months ago

Jason Sliwa

9.7

Wonderful! Had with wagyu steak, and it couldn’t really have been a better match - youthful, bright fruit, strong sustainment. Without the fatty meat it was quite tannic. Thisbis what I had hoped for. — 7 months ago

with Vicki

Marc Ouellette

9.0

Got better with age! 😝 — 4 years ago

Nick Valvo

9.4

Great for drinking in the park after your wife gets tenure. — 4 years ago