Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2005

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. This bottle of the 2005 Gran Reserva came from a Library Release in 2022 so the cork was perfect. The wine pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart, ripe and some dried, mostly red fruits: Bing cherry, raspberries, plum, tobacco, leather, dill and assorted dried garden herbs, gentle baking spices and dry, dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is in a lovely spot and yet, has a long life ahead. Drink now with some patience and enjoy through 2045. — 9 hours ago

Scott@Mister, Andrew and 6 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Austin Hohnke

9.1

Almond butter. — 2 months ago

Andrew, jesus and 1 other liked this

S.A.T. Camaretas

Frontón de Oro Tradicional Tinto Tintilia - Listan Negro Blend

Coleman

9.2

Smoked peppercorns — 3 months ago

S.A.T. Camaretas

Frontón de Oro Tinto Gran Canaria Tintilla Listan Negro 2022

Pooneet K

8.9

I generally like canary island reds ie listan negro quite a bit. This one veered a bit too austere for me. Some nice refined dark fruit and a lot of peppery herbs. Mouthfeel and finish are slightly thin, but the acid is certainly there and this still feels complete and well made. Just not quite giving enough. — 7 days ago

Dave, Bob and 1 other liked this