A classically made, entry-level white of outstanding quality, the 2024 Albariño Etiqueta Verde is light-bodied and bright, with salty airs, sharp acidity, and cool-climate character sourced from a myriad of parcels around... Read More
Cherry blossoms, bark and fruit combine with spiced cocoa, black tea with milk and even a hint of orange zest. Tannins are pliable, carrying into a lengthy finish. Another delicious example of Alto Moncayo's effort celebrate... Read More
Cask-aged for 14 months, the 2022 El Anden De La Estacion is a youthful, approachable blend of 65% Tempranillo and 35% Garnacha, the first one made in 2016. Fermented using indigenous yeast, it’s left on the lees to soften... Read More
An authentic wine produced from the original Garnacha, which was first cultivated in Aragón in the 7th Century, and spread around Europe by the Medieval Kingdom of Aragón. Calatayud produces a unique expression of... Read More
The 2024 Verdejo Chapirete Sobre Lías comes from 35-year-old vineyards on very sandy soils in Alcazarén, Rueda. Intensely aromatic, as is typical of sandy soils, it offers notes of pineapple, baked apple and field... Read More
A rich nose is composed of bready apple and yeasty notes. A tight juicy palate is based on lemony acidity, while this brut tastes of barely ripe stone fruits and citrus. On the finish, this is so smooth that it seems like a still... Read More
The super young and tender white 2025 Blanco 2º Año was produced with 70% Viura, 25% Tempranillo Blanco and equal parts of Garnacha Blanca and Malvasía Riojana. It fermented with selected yeasts, one-third in... Read More
I tasted two vintages of the entry-level red, starting with the 2022 Crianza, a classical modern bland of 75% Tempranillo from the Sierra Cantabria zone and 20% Garnacha from Badarán. It's produced in an approachable... Read More
Honorable is one of Rioja's historic brands, so it's a pleasure to taste something as thrilling as this 2021 release. Combining Tempranillo, 7% Graciano and 3% Garnacha, this partners aromas of incense, coffee bean and... Read More
Balanced and medium-bodied, this fresh red frames flavors of chopped black cherry, blackberry paste, espresso, tobacco, anise and graphite with light, fine tannins. Castelão and Aragoñez.
Hints of tobacco, smoke and vanilla are a fragrant thread winding through the baked cherry and raspberry fruit, cocoa powder and red licorice notes on display in this lively, harmonious, focused red. Fine, crisp tannins firm the... Read More
Hints of tobacco, smoke and vanilla are a fragrant thread winding through the baked cherry and raspberry fruit, cocoa powder and red licorice notes on display in this lively, harmonious, focused red. Fine, crisp tannins firm the... Read More
The red 2018 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza is pretty and attractive, fresh and aromatic, floral, the result of a challenging year with lots of rain and high humidity. This is usually the last vineyard to be harvested, and... Read More
Dried mango, pineapple and lemon aromas with hints of cream follow through to a full body, lightly tannic texture and a long and flavorful finish. Vanilla at the end. Love the experience. Drink now.
The canonical red 2013 Viña Tondonia Reserva has a developed nose of dried roses and tar that transported me to Piamonte but soon took me back to the López de Heredia cellars in Haro with the mixture of mushrooms,... Read More
Bright berries, spiced oranges and minerals, followed by a succulent, medium-bodied palate. An elegant rendition, showing lots of immediate appeal and drinkability. Enjoy now.
Estate grown and bottled. Bush vines. Perfect pairing with Iberic Bellota Jamon, Filet mignon, Roasted lamb and all-important dishes. Bright ruby. Expressive aromas of dark chocolate, redcurrant, cherry, licorice. Vanilla spicy... Read More
This is a briny albarino with limes, grapefruit zest and green olives on the nose. The palate is saline and medium- to full-bodied with a pleasant saline profile that persists throughout. Vegan. Drink now.
