Hints of stewed herbs to the nicely baked cherries, strawberries and some hibiscus and dark spices. Fruity, medium-bodied on the palate with fine-grained tannins and a fresh, medium-long finish. Drink now.
This bright red bursts with flavor, with fragrant marjoram, violet and milled white pepper accenting crisp cherry and ripe boysenberry fruit. Features fine tannins that are a sleek frame for the expressive profile, with a spicy... Read More
The Bodega Contador was founded in 1995 when Benjamin Romeo, winemaker and grower, acquired a centuries old cave beneath the Castle of San Vicente de la Sonsierra (Rioja). In 1996 he made the first vintage of his “La Cueva... Read More
Perfumed nose of lavender, blueberries, coconut and milk chocolate. Creamy, fresh and balanced, with a medium body and supple tannins. Nicely integrated.
This is a structured and linear Muga Reserva with a creamy and fine-tannined backbone and graphite, cherry, plum and black-truffle character. Medium-bodied, racy and beautiful. 70% tempranillo, 20% grenache and 10% mazuelo and... Read More
A pure and rather pinot-esque bobal that delivers excellent drinkability and delineated aromas of red flowers, stones, raspberries and potpourri. A hint of grilled thyme and Mediterranean herbs. Textured and pure on the palate... Read More
Fresh and ripe brambly fruit with some grilled herbs, stones and racy red berries. Textured and mineral on the pure, bright and linear palate with flower and fruit notes coming through. A very engaging garnacha that I would drink... Read More
In 2001 the Álvarez family, owners of the famed Vega Sicilia Unico, created Pintia, their newest project located just down the Duero river in Toro. One can esily see the care and attention to detail in the crafting Pintia,... Read More
Deep cherry red to the eye, this wine has aromas of blackberry, Luxardo cherry, and cinnamon stick. Baking-spice notes open on the palate, joined by flavors of red and black berries, mocha and black-olive paste. Slightly grippy... Read More
A perfumed garnacha with aromas of redcurrants, melon, pomegranate, lemon and rosemary. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and lively acidity. Bright and pure. Juicy and fleshy with soft power. Balanced and delicate with an infused... Read More
The new 2018 Colección Origen El Vivero de Usaldón is an homage to the old Usaldón vineyard that Bernabé used to work that was ripped out and replaced by almonds. It contained Rojal, Garnacha Peluda... Read More
Plenty of red cherries, strawberries and a hint of spice and flowers. Medium-bodied and juicy on the palate with dusty tannins and a fruit-expressive finish. Bright and sappy. Drink now.
A pretty nose of raspberries, cassis, fresh herbs, vanilla and sweet spices. It’s medium-bodied with round tannins. Creamy and fruity with chocolatey character on the mid-palate. Supple finish with excellent length. Tangy... Read More
The 2012 Viña Bosconia Reserva is perhaps a little too young (María José López de Heredia likes more polished wines, and for her this wine was too tough), with some tannins and the chalky texture from... Read More
The 2016 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza was surprising, spectacular, elegant, clean and fresh like few vintages before. It was a superb year, with quality, quantity and freshness. It's quite the opposite from the previous... Read More
A traditional beauty that effuses iron, warm earth and savory tobacco leaves, together with plums, spices and orange zest. This is juicy and still tight, with firm but savory tannins. Medium-weight and quite zesty in texture,... Read More