Castillo De Nova

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

Lovely wine. It’s wild that recent releases go for $200+ per bottle. Bought for $40 from vinchicago many years ago, after having at Terete in Haro, Rioja on our honeymoon.

Paired with grilled leg of lamb marinated with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and orange. Opened 4 hours ahead and decanted an hour. Not quite as deep as the last bottle (2+ years ago) but still very delicious. Wonderful example of what well made top quality Rioja can be. Incredible depth on the palate and finish. Medium perfect acid. Just delicious.
— a day ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Yum! Great pairing too!
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@Tom Casagrande thank you! Yes it really worked.

Castillo Perelada

5 Fincas Reserva Empordà Red Blend 2014

Vintage 2007 | good balance and souplesse, beautiful smell with cigarbox, chocolate and spices — 5 months ago

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Il Borro

Pian di Nova Toscana Syrah - Sangiovese Blend 2019

Paired with brisket. Yum! Better the second day; give it some time to open. — 6 months ago

Casa Castillo (Julia Roche E Hijos)

Pie Franco Jumilla Monastrell 2017

Jan A
9.7

Fire! The perfect combination of pinot noir and Bordeaux profiles! Love the spices on the nose and palate. — 4 days ago

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Alta Nova

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

This is flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from Alta Nova Vinyards in Napa Valley, CA. a masterpiece from a female winemaker, Britt Richards who has the finesse of vinifying wines from myriad California terroirs (mostly mountains). Electrifying aromas of black forrest, leaves, earth and graphite. It makes an opening to the palate with punchy tannins, elevated but not overpowering acidity and silky, very silky tannins. Polyphenols are super-balanced, it can challenge any mountain-like heavy Cab from Napa as a great contender. Loved the elegant finish. Needs to open for over 2 hours to appreciate its potential and savory notes.
— 5 months ago

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La Ca' Nova

Montestefano Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2020

floral, violet, rose petal, strawberry, blackcherry, pomegranate, sweet spice, orange peel, tobacco, liquorice. A young, generous, focused, balanced and delicious Barbaresco for a great price. Give it some years to really blossom…93++ — 6 months ago

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Ronald Heijden

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Nice sounds like a real Ruud Wine 👌
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Oh hell yes. Underrated producer. Really bringing it for the $$.

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Viura 1986

Daniel gtz caio y carlos arriola — 6 months ago

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Mastroberardino

Nova Serra Greco di Tufo 2021

Salt water taffy, Italian style — 8 months ago

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