Oak not yet integrated. needs time. it will be worth holding.
Oak not yet integrated. needs time. it will be worth holding.
Jan 12th, 2019
Great Rioja Reserva! The Grenache and prominence of new American oak are the highlight. Aromas of toasted almond, soft leather and summer plum. Pomegranate, late summer cherry and spice on the palate with a hint of brown spice. Tannins are soft. Best if you’re looking for a white meat pairing as it seems like about 30-50% garnache. Nice little break from all the Tempranillo tannins
Great Rioja Reserva! The Grenache and prominence of new American oak are the highlight. Aromas of toasted almond, soft leather and summer plum. Pomegranate, late summer cherry and spice on the palate with a hint of brown spice. Tannins are soft. Best if you’re looking for a white meat pairing as it seems like about 30-50% garnache. Nice little break from all the Tempranillo tannins
Jun 18th, 2018
2017 vintage. Extremely difficult to get past the coconut/pickles nose with the aggressive oak. Flavors better than scents currently. Could use an hour or two in a decanter or 7-8 years in the bottle to minimize said oak. Medium body. Will eventually lead the group on an epic hike but not in the next few years. 03.05.25.
2017 vintage. Extremely difficult to get past the coconut/pickles nose with the aggressive oak. Flavors better than scents currently. Could use an hour or two in a decanter or 7-8 years in the bottle to minimize said oak. Medium body. Will eventually lead the group on an epic hike but not in the next few years. 03.05.25.
Mar 5th, 2025
Easy and enjoyable drinking. Could serve this pretty much to anyone and they would enjoy it!
Easy and enjoyable drinking. Could serve this pretty much to anyone and they would enjoy it!
Feb 26th, 2025
Had with steak and blue cheese sauce. Perfect.
Had with steak and blue cheese sauce. Perfect.
May 7th, 2022
Glorious in a magnum. Highly recommended.
Glorious in a magnum. Highly recommended.
Apr 19th, 2020
Decent, but the oak was overpowering.
Decent, but the oak was overpowering.
May 29th, 2019
Great reserve gift from David & Mary Johnson
Great reserve gift from David & Mary Johnson
Oct 28th, 2018
First Rioja / very intriguing / definitely enjoyable. 80% Tempranillo / 20% Grenache. Would definitely buy again @ $31
First Rioja / very intriguing / definitely enjoyable. 80% Tempranillo / 20% Grenache. Would definitely buy again @ $31
Oct 19th, 2018
Very nice. Wish I could find this in the states
Very nice. Wish I could find this in the states
Sep 10th, 2018
La Rioja, Spain
