Rioja
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
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
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
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.
$99.97
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
Luis Cañas 2019 Selección de La Familia Reserva, Rioja, Spain
Opening with powerful red berries that lead to pronounced oaky notes complimented by subtle incense and cigar ash intermixed with ripe dark fruit and some herbs after it spent 20 months in French and American oak barrels. Traditional with a twist.
$39.99
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
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
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.
$37.99
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
La Rioja Alta S.A. 2019 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 2010 Viña Tondonia Reserva, Rioja, Spain 1.5L
R. López de Heredia has created 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 lively in texture.
$229.97
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
$129.99
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
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 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
R. López de Heredia 2017 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
Artadi 2010 Viña el Pison Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
This single-vineyard Rioja is smooth, pure and elegant. Aromas of tobacco, spiced plum, and cassis set up a lush, deep palate with saturated flavors of raspberry, ripe plum, chocolate and fig. Notes of licorice and chocolate on the finish.
$349.99