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La Rioja Alta S.A. – 2016 Viña Arana Gran Reserva

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La Rioja Alta S.A. – 2016 Viña Arana Gran Reserva. An elegantly sculpted Gran Reserva that captures the essence of classical Rioja through patience, precision and an unwavering commitment to…

La Rioja Alta S.A. – 2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva

Niels Aarts 16-01-26 No Comments

La Rioja Alta S.A. – 2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva. A benchmark Rioja Reserva that exemplifies the pinnacle of traditional craftsmanship refined through modern precision. Viña Ardanza is widely regarded as…

La Rioja Alta S.A. – 2020 Viña Alberdi Reserva

Niels Aarts 11-01-26 No Comments

La Rioja Alta S.A. – 2020 Viña Alberdi Reserva. A classically styled yet finely polished Rioja Reserva that captures the house style of La Rioja Alta S.A. with remarkable clarity. Viña Alberdi…

Adrets del Priorat – 2021 NerinTerra

Niels Aarts 13-09-25 No Comments

Adrets del Priorat – 2021 NerinTerra. A Priorat of elegance and quiet power, where ripe fruit, minerality, and refined winemaking come together in remarkable balance. The name Belondrade has become…

Bodegas Campo Eliseo – 2023 Contracorriente.

Niels Aarts 10-09-25 No Comments

Bodegas Campo Eliseo – 2023 Contracorriente. A bold and refined debut from François Lurton that redefines Toro red. From the hands of one of France’s most adventurous winemakers comes a…

2012 Marqués de Murrieta – Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial.

Niels Aarts 09-09-25 No Comments

2012 Marqués de Murrieta – Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial. A Rioja monument—born from old vines, aged with patience, and destined for legend. There are Riojas that speak of tradition,…

2021 Carmelo Rodero Raza

Niels Aarts 06-03-25 No Comments

2021 Carmelo Rodero Raza. With the 2021 vintage, Carmelo Rodero has released Raza, which forms a tribute to the roots and identity of Pedrosa de Duero. This wine is a…

2021 Quiñón De Valmira – Alvaro Palacios

Niels Aarts 06-12-24 No Comments

2021 Quiñón De Valmira – Alvaro Palacios. We recently reviewed two top wines produced by Alvaro Palacios, showcasing his ability to produce some of the best wines in Spain. There…

2021 Gran Vino Pazo Barrantes – Pazo de Barrantes

Niels Aarts 24-11-24 No Comments

2021 Gran Vino Pazo Barrantes – Pazo de Barrantes. Recently we reviewed some of the latest released vintages of the Marques de Murrieta wines, reds that belong to some of…

2021 Las Lamas – Descendientes De J. Palacios

Niels Aarts 20-11-24 No Comments

2021 Las Lamas – Descendientes De J. Palacios. In a previous review of the 2021 Finca Dofí, we highlighted Rafael Palacios as one of Spain’s most accomplished winemakers. Known for his…

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La Rioja Alta S.A. – 2016 Viña Arana Gran Reserva

La Rioja Alta S.A. – 2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva

La Rioja Alta S.A. – 2020 Viña Alberdi Reserva

Adrets del Priorat – 2021 NerinTerra

Bodegas Campo Eliseo – 2023 Contracorriente.

2012 Marqués de Murrieta – Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial.

2021 Carmelo Rodero Raza

2021 Quiñón De Valmira – Alvaro Palacios

2021 Gran Vino Pazo Barrantes – Pazo de Barrantes

2021 Las Lamas – Descendientes De J. Palacios

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