Vina Herminia Crianza 2014 Winemaker Notes

Garnet red with cherry and ripe-cherry tones in the glass. A lively, clear color with high-intensity. Thie wine displays hearty, complex and fruity aromas, with rich tones of dark fruits, good oak notes, cherry and plum, balanced and elegant oak. Round on the palate, viscous and creamy, rich and voluminous, long and balanced finish with plenty of sweet tannins.

Blend 85% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha

Critical Acclaimed by Decanter, 95 points

An elegant and intense nose comprising black fruit, blackberry and herbs, with a real medicinal edge is followed deliciously by a well-structured palate of licorice, plums, tobacco and black fruit notes, which also has round meaty tannins, a lovely texture and a beautiful long finish.

CVNE Vina Real Crianza 2014 Winemaker Notes

This wine shows shades of medium to deep shiny cherry color. To the nose, intense aromas of ripe fruits (blackberries, blackcurrants) stand out, complemented with subtle hints of oak, vanilla and spices aromas. To the palate, it shows structured and round with a good integration of fruitiness and oakiness. The aftertaste is marked by very well balanced tannins as well as by persistent spicy, toasty and balsamic aromas. A long stay in bottle is the finishing touch to this Rioja Alavesa wine’s character.

Blend: 90% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha

Critical Acclaimed by James Suckling, 92 points

This is a ripe and floral red showing aromas of ripe plums, black cherries and currants. Full-bodied and round with concentrated, soft tannins and a long, fruity and floral finish. Tight and reserved with tension. Drinkable but better in 2019.

Torre de Ona by La Rioja Alta Finca San Martin Crianza 2012 Winemaker Notes

#58 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2015

Bright, medium-depth, ruby-red with a pink rim. Very intense aromas, with dominating notes of red berries —raspberries and red currants— against a backdrop of anise, caramel, vanilla, cocoa and balsamic spices. Flavorsome mouthfeel, good structure, pleasant acidity and fine tannins leading to a fresh, agreeable finish. A wine with a pleasant aftertaste of sweet licorice.

Critical Acclaimed Wine Spectator, 91 points

This red is focused and polished, delivering harmonious flavors of black cherry, olive, smoke and mineral. The tannins are well-integrated, the acidity fresh. A bit reserved, but has depth. Drink now through 2022. Top Value Pick

Burgo Viejo Rioja Crianza 2012 Winemaker Notes

Red ruby color wine with violet tones; well-balanced black fruit-balm like flavors and vanilla. Powerful complex and silky smooth taste in mouth.

Blend: 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano

Critical Acclaimed Wine Spectator, 90 points

Fresh and focused, this lively red delivers crunchy flavors of black cherry and red plum, backed by vanilla, toast, floral and mineral notes. Well-integrated tannins and citrusy acidity lend structure. Drink now through 2025.

Critical Acclaimed Vinous / Antonio Galloni, 90 points

Vivid ruby. High-pitched red berry and floral scents are complemented by vanilla and woodsmoke. Sweet and seamless on the palate, offering juicy raspberry and cherry flavors that deepen on the back half. In an energetic style, with strong closing punch and supple tannins adding grip.

Sierra Cantabria Crianza 2013 Winemaker Notes

Sierra Cantabria Crianza is a fruity red wine with a spicy/toasted edge. It is well balanced with the persistence of Tempranillo.

Critical Acclaimed Vinous / Antonio Galloni, 91 points

Brilliant ruby. Pungent red berry and cherry scents are energized by mineral and pipe tobacco notes. Sappy and seamless on the palate, offering juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter with air and smoothly blend richness and liveliness. Finishes supple and long, with gentle tannic grip and a lingering suggestion of candied flowers.

Bodegas Muriel Reserva 2013 Winemaker Notes

Classic ruby red with hints of a light brick red color. Very complex and intense aroma, with fine scents of aging which are assembled perfectly: vanilla, spices and herbs. Very ripe fruit recollections appear. In the palate, it is a finely balanced wine, with a polished and elegant body, with a long and pleasant aftertaste.

Matches especially well with roasted lamb, cutlets barbequed on vine shoots, fish in sauce recipes, as well as smoked and cured cheese. Excellent wine to accompany chocolate desserts.

Critical Acclaimed by James Suckling, 92 points

Floral and subtle fruit character on the nose follows through to a full to medium body, soft and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. So refined. Hints of herbs and pepper towards the end.

Critical Acclaimed by Wine Spectator, 90 points

Pretty fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry mingle with vanilla, spice and light herbal notes in this alluring red. The tannins are light but firm, while citrusy acidity keeps this fresh through the vanilla-scented finish. Drink now through 2021.

Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2011 Winemaker Notes

Cherry-red color with good robe. Spicy, balsamic aromas of great complexity, with notes of ripe dark berries and lightly toasted nuances. On the palate, it is full and tasty, with good structure and rounded elegant tannins. The finish is long and fresh, with a slight reminder of the fine oak. A blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo.
This wine goes well with ham, mild cheeses, casseroles which are not highly spiced, bean and pulse dishes, poultry, red meat, grills, and roasts.

Critical Acclaimed by James Suckling, 92 points

A red with lots of floral, dried fruits, and hints of lavender. Full-bodied, very structured and powerful. Loads of fruit, and shows tension and form. Drink or hold. Impressive.

Critical Acclaimed by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com, 91 points

I enjoy traditional Rioja, and the 2011 Marqués de Riscal Reserva is just such a wine. This wine offers ripe red fruit flavors with a rich accent of American oak—in this case, coconut and dill. Pair this wine with rotisserie lamb and enjoy the combination of flavors. (Tasted: July 25, 2017, San Francisco, CA)

Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Reserva 2010 Winemaker Notes

Clean and brilliant, deep cherry red with russet rim. Spicy notes, vanilla and black fruits mingled with liquorice and mint nuances. Good structure and elegant tannins. Long finish for a sheer class wine.

Montecillo wines are crafted to enjoy a long bottle life; they continue bottle ageing longer than those from other wineries in the region.

This wine is an ideal companion for grilled or barbecued red meat and all types of stew, including slightly spicy dishes. A powerful wine, it also enhances the flavor of rich and fish dishes.

Critical Acclaimed by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com, 91 points

One of the great estates in the world of wine, Bodegas Montecillo has produced an excellent Reserva. The wine deftly combines aromas and flavors of sweet earth, black fruit and a classic touch of rusticity. Perfect for new world drinkers wanting to get into wines from the old country, this one will pair nicely with braised meats. Drinks well now. (Tasted: June 20, 2016, San Francisco, CA)

Critical Acclaimed by Wine Spectator, 90 points

Smoke, tar and gamy notes give a savory accent to this focused red, whose black cherry, toast and mineral flavors are supported by firm tannins and juicy acidity. Drink now through 2022.

Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2011 Winemaker Notes

Shiny ruby color. Rich aromatic intensity with a nice balance of red fruit, liquorice and spices with smoky hints in the background. Elegant and round in the palate with a long afterstate that brings back floral and fruity memories.

Critical Acclaimed by The Wine Advocate, 92 points

100% Tempranillo aged 14 months in American and French oak, the 2011 Reserva is an outstanding value showing beautiful black and red currant fruits, high-quality, unsmoked cigar tobacco, licorice and loamy soil undertones. Deep, medium to full-bodied, very pure, rich and concentrated, this is a gorgeous wine to drink over the next 3-4 years.

Critical Acclaimed by Wine & Spirits, 90 points

Youthful and bright, this wine’s plump cherry fruit fills its austere structure, with plenty of oak tannins to hold it in place. Unusually fresh for the vintage, relatively light, raspy and firm, this offers a hint of sweetness in the fruit to make the structure more accommodating. Decant it for meaty tapas.

Critical Acclaimed by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com, 90 points

The 2011 Izadi Reserva is good drinking Rioja. Quite soft on the palate, this wine delivers bright red fruits, a touch of wood, and a note of minerality. Drinks well now with lightly grilled pork chops. (Tasted: November 11, 2016, San Francisco, CA )

Glorioso Reserva 2012 Winemaker Notes

Deep ruby red. Aromas of ripe dark fruits balanced by well integrated oak and spice. Rich, complex dark fruits with a long satisfying finish on the palate.

Critical Acclaimed by James Suckling, 91 points

Aromatic nose shows a ripe-plum character with chocolate undertones. Some asphalt and cacao notes, too. Medium to full body, round tannins and a fruity finish. Some cooked fruit. Pure tempranillo. Drink now.

Winemaker Notes

Saturated ruby color. This wine has a strikingly aromatic nose that offers a pungent array of fruit, floral and herbal scents. Sweet cherry-vanilla and cola flavors coat the palate and are enlivened by juicy acidity. Supple tannins gain strength on the finish, which strongly repeats the cola and floral qualities.

Critical Acclaimed by Wine Spectator, 90 points

This dense red delivers currant, licorice, espresso and mineral flavors, supported by well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity. Offers an appealing savory edge.

Creta Roble 2012 Winemaker Notes

This 100% Tempranillo is opaque purple in color and offers up a bouquet of candied fruit, espresso, creamy spices, incense, and assorted black fruits. It is structured on the palate with layers of concentrated fruit and sweet tannins.

Critical Acclaimed Vinous / Antonio Galloni, 90 points

Opaque purple. Ripe dark berries, violet and smoky minerals on the fragrant nose, with a peppery element adding lift. Fleshy and broad in the mouth, offering sweet mulberry and boysenberry flavors that are given definition and cut by juicy acidity. Finishes with very good energy and thrust, leaving spice and floral notes behind.

Calma 2012 Winemaker Notes

Very flavorful wine showing rich dark red plum fruit with nicely integrated toasted oak and hints of loam, underbrushed and spice. It’s fresh and silky smooth with fine grained tannins and drinks well now, although it will improve with another year or two in the bottle.

Critical Acclaimed Vinous / Antonio Galloni, 90 points

Deep red. Aromas of dried red berries, cherry pit, pipe tobacco and vanilla; a hint of white pepper adds vivacity. Coats the palate with smoke-accented cherry-vanilla and cassis flavors and shows very good energy and a seamless texture. The smoke and cassis notes carry through a sweet, subtly tannic finish that echoes the tobacco note.

Vetus Flor de Vetus 2012 Winemaker Notes

Deep, black cherry color and a vibrant aroma of fresh fruit. In the mouth we find a well structured and perfectly balanced wine with an exquisite after taste.

Critical Acclaimed by The Wine Advocate, 92 points

Made from 100% Tinta de Toro aged ten months in French and American oak, the full-bodied, complex, dry 2012 Flor de Vetus offers up notes of Provencal herbs, white chocolate and jammy black cherry and blackcurrant fruit. This opulent, chewy, voluptuously textured red comes from high-elevation (2,100 feet) vineyards and represents a stunning value.

Hermanos Pecina Senorio Cosecha 2015 Winemaker Notes

Bright garnet red with good depth of color and a clarity which gives it a bright sheen in the glass. On the nose are aromas of plums and blackberries and black fruits. On the palate, balsalmic notes, good acidity, fresh and pleasant to drink. Lots of fruity nuances.

Critical Acclaimed by Vinous / Antonio Galloni, 90 points

Bright violet. Mineral-tinged red and blue fruit and floral pastille scents, along with hints of white pepper and licorice. Sappy, penetrating raspberry and blueberry flavors smoothly blend power and finesse and pick up an allspice nuance as the wine opens up. Closes long and appealingly sweet, delivering gentle, even tannins and an echo of fresh blue fruit.

Bodegas Ramon Bilbao Limited Edition Rioja 2013 Winemaker Notes

Intense ruby red with black-cherry glints. Deep robe. Clear and bright. High intensity on the nose, with a perfect balance of dark fruit and oak. The spicy nuances play a key role, with black pepper, cloves and cumin. Clean wood aromas with notes of cocoa, dry tobacco leaves and mint. Smooth, fruity mouth-feel with a long finish. Pleasant, polished tannins. Good acidity and in the retronasal phase a faithful reflection of what you find on the nose.

It is a perfect wine to accompany beef, smoked dishes, soft cheeses and international cuisine such as Mexican or spicy Chinese dishes.

Critical Acclaimed Wine Spectator, 90 points

Black cherry and red plum flavors are fresh and lively in this bright red. Tangerine acidity and light, firm tannins keep this focused. Spice and floral notes add interest on the finish. Drink now through 2023.

Carlos Serres Old Vines Tempranillo 2015 Winemaker Notes

Well structured and complex floral nose with dark fruits as well as vanilla spice. Complex, well-balanced while fresh and fruity.

Critical Acclaimed by James Suckling, 92 points

This shows a black-fruit and earthy character with hints of soft spices. Full body, wonderful freshness and vivacity and juicy tannins that lead into a long and delicious, fruity finish. Shows tension and soul.

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