Great anniversary wine at La Cuchara in Baltimore. Beautiful old nose of suede, rich leather, licorice and fig spread, with a silky body, a pale brick red, brown, deep maroon color, a nice acidic tinge, and prominent rich cranberry jam, fresh plum, and leathery notes. — 4 months ago
what an outstanding experience and without question one of the best wines of the year for me. This is a world class business card of what American oak can do at its best. It starts with a powerful yet elegant knows of dusty cherry, old licorice but mostly gives way to inebriating feeling of grandma‘s old spice cabinet. Something in the nose already tells you that fine fine tans are waiting for you, but the palate is overwhelmingly silky smoothness, possibly the highest combination of intense-yet-silky tannins you can find anywhere, with bright acidity and medium to light body that makes the whole thing dance. I decided to check the producer website and they recommend pairing it with cod with sauce. Luck would have it that I randomly was eating pasta filled with salt cod and tomato sauce. The pairing works well as it further rejuvenates the wine, but I would say it shines at its brightest just by itself, letting those tannins tell the story without any need to curb them down. I’m drinking from Coravin meaning I cannot decant the wine, but even the sediment tastes good. Just like those people who brag about buying burgundy in the 70s, I feel like once the ebbs and flows of trends will shift I will be bragging about buying a 26-year-old monte real gran reserva, kept 24 years at the winery, for 60 bucks, which in San Francisco wouldn’t even pay for the cost of storage  — 3 months ago
Brutal!
Stunning!!
19 anys després... wow! — 4 years ago
Drunk at Meat Bazaar — 4 months ago
Dry, good for hot weather, slightly acidic — 4 months ago
This is ultra interesting. It’s got this incredible oxidation note with hazelnut, almond, and apple cider and pairs exceptionally well with Jamón Serrano. Pairing is so much greater than the sum of its parts. Semisweet white Rioja Magnum with a decade plus age on it. Absolutely no doubt every bottle has its day… For Mamalma! Cheers. — a year ago
Perfect for a dnd game where my players got arrested 😂 — 4 years ago
Bridget Meagher
Josh Gran Riserva Tempranillo blended with Mazuelo and Graciano ( boosts acidity) 2016 — 2 months ago