Rioja
Marques de Murrieta 2012 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja DOCa, Spain
A highly perfumed, complex bouquet evokes red and blue fruits, incense pipe tobacco, vanilla and mocha, along with smoky mineral and spice nuances. Sappy, palate-staining black raspberry, cherry compote, succulent herb, candied rose and vanilla flavors.
$279.99
La Rioja Alta S.A. 2015 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.
$99.99
Vinedos de Paganos 2011 El Puntido Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Displaying a distinctly mineral, fresh, and savory character emanating from the limestone quality of the soil. Savory and developed character expected of a great Gran Reserva married with the freshness, fruit, structure, and ageability of Tempranillos.
$79.99
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
Granja Nuestra Senora de Remelluri 2012 'Remelluri' Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
The nose is full of pine forest, wild herbs, and black raspberries. A smoky raspberry depth yields to herbs, roasted cherries, and lively minerality. It is a wine that is incredibly focused and long-lasting through to the finish.
$99.99
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
Granja Nuestra Senora de Remelluri 2006 'Remelluri' Reserva Rioja DOCa, Spain
An exceptional vintage with fresh, fully-developed fruit flavors, ripe tannins, excellent acidity, and expressive aromatics. As such, it has aged gracefully and offers the drinker all of the complexity and excitement that only a mature Rioja can deliver.
$79.99
Sierra Cantabria 2016 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.
$43.99
Bideona 2021 Las Parcelas Tinto, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Subtle but intriguing nose that opens up in the glass, stone fruit, herbal and white flowers. Juicy and refreshing on the palate, with real poise and length, showing a chalky, mineral finish. Quality shines, showing how interesting an old-vine wines blend
$31.99
Bideona Villabuena 2020 'V1BN4' Vino de Pueblo Vinas Viejas, Rioja DOCa, Spain
The most beautiful balance between freshness, elegance and good fruit concentration. Shows precise and pure berry aromas, finely grained tannins and an amazing flow on the palate, even when young. A delicate field blend, with odes to red Burgundy.
$57.99
Bodegas Roda 2021 Sela, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Pure and precise fruit with blue and red berries, stones, flowers and subtle spices. Vibrant and full of fruit on the palate with very fresh acidity and some fine, nicely steely tannins. 89% Tempranillo, 7% Garnacha, 4% Graciano
$33.99
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
Marques de Riscal 2020 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.
$34.99
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
R. López de Heredia 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva, Rioja, Spain
Savory berries, plums, iron, minerals, tobacco, ink and blood oranges. Very bright, juicy and structured, with sensational balance, aged savoriness and brightness that are typical of Tondonia reds. Beautiful now.
$59.99
La Rioja Alta S.A. 2017 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.
$39.99
Bodegas Muga 2020 Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Showing a bouquet of black plum, cinnamon stick and citrus zest. Black cherry, pomegranate, milk chocolate, violet, caramel and eucalyptus flavors are wrapped in a sheath of velvety tannins that endure on the tongue and gums with a light floral note
$34.99