Tempranillo Blanco

Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos

Viña San Román Toro Tempranillo 2015

Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service; no formal notes due to the setting. It has been a few years since I last enjoyed the 2015 and I am happy to report that it is now very much open for business. The fruit is on full display and the oak is much better integrated. The structure is still quite firm but I found everything to be in better balance than it was upon release. This is squarely and its drinking window and should remain that way through the remainder of this decade and likely, well beyond. Drink now through 2030+ — 2 months ago

Zach, Ely and 6 others liked this

Bodegas Numanthia

Numanthia Toro Tempranillo 2014

Wow. Still young and vibrant. Delicious — 21 days ago

Ted, Billy and 4 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Valbuena 5° Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2020

I was also a bit blurry by then. Superb wine. — 11 days ago

Tom, Jan and 2 others liked this

Marqués de Cáceres

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2016

Delish. At first blush, it seems like this will be lighter than it should be, but then a rush of raspberry and brambleberry, with dried spice and earth comes in. Lovely. Had it with steak, and I think the steak over powered it a bit. Maybe better with a cheese plate or chicken or duck… would happily drink this again. — 10 days ago

Dominio de Pingus

PSI Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2022

Blueberry with violets on nose and palate. Well balanced. A bit too drying on the finish.

92 points
— 25 days ago

Tom, Andrew and 5 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

this producer always consistently great value and taste.. — 12 days ago

Rob, Tom and 7 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Alion

Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo 2020

Tempranillo from numerous Vega Sicilia vineyards in Ribera del Duero. A classic with great aging potential. — a month ago

Tom, Peter and 9 others liked this

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Wine of the Year by WS in 2020. Revisiting this jewel is magical. Wine is aging incredibly well. Showing secondary and tertiary characteristics. The tannins are becoming fine grain and velvety. The fruit even more consentrated. — 5 days ago

Norman, Peter and 8 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano

Beautiful tempranillo led wine with 10% gtaciano from one of the benchmark vintages in the past 25 years. This Gran Reserva has legs for the long run but perfectly approachable now! — 4 days ago

Theodore, Jan and 1 other liked this

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Ming L
9.3

CvNE’s Grand Reserva and the Imperial Reserva are two of my go-to Rioja.

Aromas of dried cherry, tobacco, and leather mingle with ripe plum, vanilla, and subtle toast. On the palate, it shows both savory depth and sleek fruit purity, framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Earthy spice and mineral tones anchor its Old World core, while polished oak and plush fruit nod to New World opulence.

This bottle has matured gracefully and will have another 5 years peak drinking window.
— 21 days ago

Tom, Bob and 1 other liked this