Weingut R & A Pfaffl

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2007

Always some of my absolute favorite wines. 07 Reynard is in the most perfect place, perfumed, layered and searingly intense with dark fruit, campfire smoke, olive tapenade, violets and a liquid rock minerality. The palate is simply seamless and one of the most complete Allemand wines in recent memory, with incredible complexity, definition and a saturating texture. A top notch Reynard that’s just rocking right now. — 18 days ago

Tom, Jan and 6 others liked this

Château Rieussec

R Bordeaux Blanc Sec Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

No notes. A bit of age on this one. Always a success for a slightly oaked white bordeaux. Tangy notes and some structure. Cool stuff. — 3 months ago

Douglas, Scott@Mister and 11 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008

08 is a great year for Lopez reserva - perfect drinking window right now. fruit is beautiful. — 9 days ago

Andrew, Ira and 6 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Raspberries on the nose and a bit of earth and spice, tart on the palate with lovely acidity for 12 years, a balance of fruit and earth, soft tannins. Basque Country, here we come!! — 2 months ago

Laura liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2009

Color of dried orange peel or Hot Tamales. Beautiful little firecracker.

Smells oxidized, though crisp in the mouth. A duality of candy and fresh fruit, like biting into a caramel apple. Deep, and whole, and very appley indeed. Also dried apricots and butterscotch and fresh peach.

A deep, complex wine that could go the million and one directions of a human mind.
— 3 months ago

Ted, Pinotman and 16 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Showed little age as being a 2012, consumed in 2024. But quite nice. — 12 days ago

Andrew, David and 3 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Not a strong fragrance…
Drinks a bit tart/sour, with flavors of spice and tart fruit.
— a month ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2015

From MM's private cellar since she buys everything she gets. Smells like a sherry with almonds and citrus, light on the palate but with texture, and still some acid along with all the almondy goodness.
Roots Member Party 2024
— 3 months ago

jesus, Laura and 5 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

2024 June. Totally classic Rioja, in a light-on-its-feet but layered style; I also felt this was a bit fleshier and juicier than the last bottle. — 4 months ago

Tom liked this