Mario Lopez

Hacienda Lopez de Haro (Bodega Classica)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano. Medium ruby color with a dark core and orange rim. Aromas of coffee, leather, ripe red fruit, wet stones and forest floor. Flavors of black berry/currant/plum fruit, black licorice, balsamic vinegar and roasted meat and nuts. Long earthy and slightly spicy finish. Pleasant acidity and silky (but slightly chalky) tannins. Full bodied, round and elegant. Beautifully aged. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! Happy 60th Birthday, Karyn! — 2 months ago

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Mario Baldetti

Crano Cortona DOC Syrah

Opened and let the wine breathe while our roast cooked. Aromas of dark berries that linger after a sip. Good tannin structure and acidity. Would cellar nicely. Went well with our beef pot roast. — 7 months ago

Hacienda Lopez de Haro (Bodega Classica)

Rioja Tempranillo

Perfect with iberico. We all liked this. Tätä voisi juoda vaikka jouluna kinkun kanssa. — 4 years ago

Mario Lopez

Vinho Rubro Vinho Verde Vinhão

Fantastic chilled red. Super drinkable. Would be great for summer BBQs. — 4 years ago

Mario Ercolino

Antiche Tradizioni Saserello Terre Siciliane Red Blend 2019

Very enjoyable, plum/cherry notes, touch of sweet, low tanins — 5 years ago

Calabretta

Sicilia Nerello Mascalese 2010

You have to understand that not many wines ( well, that’s a bit bombastic) give me more pleasure consistently than this, the most recent release-2010! From Calabretta . Kinda like Lopez de Heredia meets Vallana, ie Nebbiolo, though it is Nerollo Macalese. Smoked, tar, roses, fine & integrated tannins on the palate- strong mid palate which in my imagination has gotten stronger with age. Super lithe and really ethereal body- light, light to medium body but gorgeous acid spine, strong presence. Not a light wine. Bought a case or so a while ago-I fear the day I am down to one. Polaner importer. — 6 years ago

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Josh Morgenthau

Josh Morgenthau Influencer Badge

Love these wines. Haven’t tried any 2010s yet, still working on the ‘08s.
Peter Sultan

Peter Sultan Influencer Badge

Even their NVs can be quite good @Josh Morgenthau. One of the great underdogs of Etna- viva el revolution!

Mario Marengo

Brunate Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

Drank with Joe and Melissa — 3 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

2011. Haven’t had the Bosconia before and liked it very much. Barrel aromas and flavors seem more forward here than in other Lopez de Heredia wines I’ve had. — 4 months ago

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Mario Marengo

Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

J P
9.8

Fantastic, Perfect for Thanksgiving. From the cellar. — 7 months ago

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Mario Bazan

Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cassis, toasted coconut and blackberry. Toasty oak, plum hint of vanilla with some fruity after tones.

🥇 92 points - Tastings.com
— 4 years ago

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Mario Marengo

Bricco Delle Viole Barolo Nebbiolo 2015

Medium ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits and elegant hints of floral. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and plum with hints of fig and tobacco. Tannins are fine and round, a tad young with high acidity noted. The finish is medium, smooth and ends with oak and earthy mineral notes. Very nice. Needs time. — 5 years ago

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Lopez Island Vineyards

Puget Sound Siegerrebe 2018

Again another super vintage of this wine. Refreshing crisp melon notes and slight mineral aftertones. — 6 years ago

Hacienda Lopez de Haro (Bodega Classica)

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

The 2013 Bodega Classica Lopez de Haro Reserva is medium dark in the glass. The nose is aromatic with violets, cigars, ripe plums and earth. On the palate, we find big, dark fruit, oak spice and a meaty black olive note. Tannins are firm and the acidity is lively, so it's great to sip as well as have it with some steak. — 8 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2014

2014. Love the complexity of the Lopez de Heredia white wines. — 4 months ago

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Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Nice one!

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

I love R Lopez de Heredia wines. Still made the way they were made hundred years ago. Wines for old souls who really appreciate timeless art and low intervention. — 5 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

It’s hard to find fully shed classic Viura (white Rioja) anymore but old-school Lopez de Heredia clings to tradition. This wine, nearly 10 years old on release, is fascinating - aged to the point of considerable oxidation yet it retains its fruit ands acidity. Bruised apple, ripe pear, golden raisin, orange peel, flint, wet stones, and hay happily coexist with hazelnut, dried orange peel, coconut, baking spices ands more. The medium acidity is a firm foundation to a richly textured wine, Long finish too! — 9 months ago

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Rafa Lopez

Vino Sexto Elemento Bobal

Forgot how much I loved this deep, inky purple wine. It’s rich, velvety - enjoy it with food, but a great red to slowly sip and savor. Worth the treat. — 4 years ago

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Mario Marengo

Vigneto Pugnane Barbera D'alba 2019

Too young for me to enjoy at this point, but there’s plenty of potential — 5 years ago

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Carol Shelton Wines

Monga Zin Lopez Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2017

Big aroma. Jammy jammy upfront. Raspberries and dark blackberries. Then a strawberry finish. Mild lingering dryness — 6 years ago

Hacienda Lopez de Haro (Bodega Classica)

Rioja Viura

Earthy, rusty, medium body, high tannins, old world-y — 8 years ago