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
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
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
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
