Rioja
R. López de Heredia 2004 Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Exotic, oak-spiced red berry liqueur, dried cherry and vanilla aromas are complemented by a smoky overtone. Sweet and pliant in the mouth, displaying a velvety texture to the plush black raspberry, cherry-vanilla and coconut flavors.
$199.99
Tronado Wines 2021 Capitán Trueno, Rioja Alavesa, Spain
A supple, plummy nose with some baking spices, heated stones and dried herbs. Soft and “fluffy” tannins on the palate precede a delicate finish. This has featherlight elegance, but a little more midpalate substance would take it to the next level.
$29.99
CVNE Viñedos del Contino 2018 'Contino' Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Contino, the first "Château" in Rioja, first produced in 1973. Exclusively from the vineyards situated on its 62-hectare estate. Surrounding an old manor house built on a meander of the Ebro River in Laserna, a small village in the Rioja Alavesa region.
$44.97
Granja Nuestra Senora de Remelluri 2018 Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Ripe and beautiful with ripe berries, hazelnuts and spice. Some crushed stone, too. Full-bodied, yet tight and focused. Generous and racy. Goes on for minutes.
$44.99
La Rioja Alta S.A. 2016 Gran Reserva 904, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Very impressive complexity on the nose, showing lots of savoriness with mushrooms, sandalwood, cedar, sweet spices, dried oranges and tobacco. Really even and juicy on the palate with fine and very present tannins. Juicy, creamy finish lasting a minute.
$109.97
ARTADI 2022 Tempranillo 'Viñas de Gain', Alava, Spain
A twist of minerals to the ripe, sappy fruit. Full of generous dark plums and spiced berries, this has medium to full body with tightly wound tannins and a long, structured finish...95% Tempranillo and 5% Viura
$34.99
Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild - Vega Sicilia 2020 'Macán Clásico', Rioja DOCa, Spain
Aromatic rose petal and dark chocolate, it's lengthy on the medium-bodied palate and balanced by underlying acidity, intended to show an evolution and departure in style, more finessed and structured, velvety and voluminous, essential elegance and grace.
$69.99
Bodegas Cornelio 2018 Selección Autor, Rioja DOCa, Spain
A lively bouquet jumps out of the glass with ripe red fruits, cherry, wild strawberries and traces of vanilla with coconut, textbook Rioja. Full bodied with velvety tannins, ripe and sweet red fruit with a tart undercurrent of lively acidity on the finish
$39.99
La Rioja Alta S.A. 2020 Viña Ardanza Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Savory and complex with dried orange peel, cedar and plenty of sweet spices, walnuts, caramel, dried mushrooms and pine needles. Shows maturity here, with a medium body and superb freshness. Incredibly long finish with lots of truffle and walnut.
$49.97
R. López de Heredia 2018 Viña Gravonia, Crianza Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Slightly developed pale gold color. Fresh and aromatic. Complex and developed. An almond, citrus touch develops, and very pale gold in color with a fresh and aromatic nose. Fruity, complex and very fine on the palate. Classic producer, great vintage.
$69.99
Bodegas Muga 2021 Selección Especial, Rioja, Spain
A medium- to full-bodied red, well-knit and harmonious, showing a fine, tense frame of chalky tannins fleshed out by crushed black raspberry, balsamic, dried fig and deep notes of ground coffee, iron and smoke. Long and lively on the herbal, spiced finish
$49.97
R. López de Heredia 2007 Viña Tondonia Reserva, Rioja, Spain
Dark earth and dried sage with a strong aroma of dried cherries, blackberries cedar, cigar tobacco and fresh leather. The palate has a smooth array of fine but quite powerful tannin that builds seamlessly into the long, rich, dark cherry-flavored finish.
$159.97
R. López de Heredia 2006 Viña Tondonia Reserva, Rioja, Spain 1.5L
A remarkably lively wine for a 20-years-old Rioja with notes of licorice and dried cherries and a very elegant tannin structure that runs through the medium to full body of this red like a silk thread. The dry finish is long and polished. Magnum bottle.
$299.97
Granja Nuestra Senora de Remelluri 2020 'Lindes de Remelluri Vinedos de Abalos' Rioja DOCa, Spain
Exuberant and aromatic with blackberries, black cherries, perfumes and peaches. Full and rich with density and powerful tannins, yet there is also a brightness and energy here. Muscular, yet it finishes fresh and crunchy. Better, and better with age.
$43.99
Marqués de Riscal 2021 XR Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Opens smoky and spicy, with black licorice, ripe blueberries, blackcurrants and balsamic notes. There is tension on the palate, great youthfulness and an outstanding creamy texture. The tannins are polished, with great freshness and fruit on the finish.
$39.97
Yjar 2019 Rioja DOCa, Spain
Juicy yet composed and dry with full body and abundant immaculately fine-grained tannins that unwind evenly on the palate. A style that is restrainedly plush and refined showing superb precision cohesion and length.
$179.99
R. López de Heredia 1978 Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Roja, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Direct domaine release. Expect a light brick color, dried tobacco on the nose, fine integrated tannins and overall cornucopia of tertiary flavors. Lopez makes traditional style Rioja with the intent for long aging so this wine will not disappoint.
$549.99
R. López de Heredia 1970 Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Roja, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Expect faded red brick color. These domaine releases are known to maintain incredible acidity and expressiveness. Notes of cedar, forest floor, black tobacco and a very long and slightly liqueur finish. Over five decades, and still going strong.
$999.99
Marques de Riscal 2012 Frank Gehry Selection, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Spicy, balsamic aromas of great complexity, with notes of ripe dark berries and 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.
$497.99
Bodegas y Vinedos Gómez Cruzado 2024 Segundo Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Poised, yet complex nose with notes of honeysuckle, stone fruit and gentle toasty oak. The palate is beautifully textured, with an almost exotic note, evident yet perfectly integrated oak and ripe fruit. Complex and with a long toasty, citrus finish.
$26.99
Bodegas Muriel 2020 Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Intense, deep and complex aromas of ripe red fruits, combined with barrel-aged aromas of coffee, vanilla and baking spice. The palate is balanced and elegant with a high level of freshness and a long, pleasant finish.
$29.99
Bideona 2021 Cofrades Bideona, Rioja, Spain
Bright and fragrant, it has sweet and sour cherry, violet, peach and mint scents on the nose. Dry, with firm grip and fine, chalky tannins, this delivers precise fruit and subtle freshness. Light but layered it is well conceived with refined detail and pe
$129.97
Sierra Cantabria 2017 Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
This deep-garnet wine has a bouquet of black currant, raspberry, and cocoa powder, with a hint of anisette. Opulent tannins and a well-integrated acidity ply the palate, bringing dark-plum, mocha, anisette and violet flavors that endure in the mouth.
$53.97
R. Lopez de Heredia 2013 'Vina Bosconia' Reserva Rioja DOCa, Spain
80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% equal of Graciano & Mazuelo. Aged in American oak, some as old as the winery. Medium bodied, offers aromas of black plums and figs with notes of smoked leather, finishing with grainy tannins and a long, smooth finish.
$44.99