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Specially Selected Rioja Reserva From Aldi – Patience Required

September 28, 2023

Today we’re looking at the new (for the USA) Specially Selected label at Aldi, starting with the Specially Selected Rioja … Read more

Trader Joe’s Gran Reserva Rioja Lot 120 – Good Enough?

September 26, 2023

A new, big-name wine at an amazing Trader Joe’s price, but does it measure up? We review the Trader Joe’s … Read more

Borsao Seleccion Rosé – Bone Dry and Delicious

June 1, 2023

100% Garnacha in rosé form, we review the Borsao Seleccion Rosé. 100% Garnacha from small parcels at altitudes of 1,200 … Read more

Beronia Rueda Verdejo – Bring on the Paella!

May 2, 2023

The definition of fresh. A great wine for seafood and the classic Spanish dish of paella, we review the Beronia … Read more

Rancho Viejo Reserva From Trader Joe’s – Grab Some

February 16, 2023

Ranch Viejo Reserva From Trader Joe's - Grab Some

$6.99 well spent. We review the Rancho Viejo Reserva available at Trader Joe’s. A red blend of 50% Garnacha, 30% … Read more

Juan Gil Red Blend – Smooth and Juicy

February 16, 2023

A smooth blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell and Syrah at a great Costco price, we review the Juan Gil Red … Read more

Esteban Martin Garnacha Syrah – A $5 Costco Find

February 16, 2023

A ripe and jammy red blend from Carinena, Spain at a great Costco price. We review the Esteban Martin Garnacha … Read more

Ego Bodegas Goru Gold Red Blend – Eureka

February 5, 2023

A serious wine for just $9.99 (at Costco), we review the Ego Bodegas Goru Gold Red Blend. 80% Monastrell, 15% … Read more

12 Linajes Reserva – Smooth, Dense and Chewy

January 9, 2023

A splurge no more thanks to the great Costco price, we review the 12 Linajes Reserva from Bodegas Gormaz. Tempranillo … Read more

Tabula Ribera del Duero – Fully Delicious

November 7, 2022

A fantastic Costco find, the Tabula Ribera del Duero Tempranillo. 100% Tempranillo from 40+ year old vines at 800 meters … Read more

Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva – Built To Last

July 1, 2022

A harmonious and age-worthy splurge, the Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva. 95% Tempranillo, 4% Graciano and 1% Mazuelo from Rioja, Spain. … Read more

Beronia Rioja Reserva – Brilliant

June 5, 2022

A mastery of oak imparted flavors, we check out the latest vintage of the Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva. 93% Tempranillo, … Read more

Enrique Mendoza La Tremenda Monastrell – Viva La Monastrell!

March 31, 2022

Savory, tannic and delicious, we review the Enrique Mendoza La Tremenda Monastrell. 100% Monastrell from Alicante, Spain. The wine is … Read more

Tres Ojos Garnacha – Extreme Value

March 31, 2022

A whole lot of flavor for just $8, the Bodega San Gregorio Tres Ojos Old Vines Garnacha. Unoaked Garnacha goodness … Read more

Cerro Anon Rioja Crianza – Overhyped?

February 27, 2022

A hyped up wine at a great Costco price, but does it deliver? We review the Cerro Anon Rioja Crianza … Read more

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha – Great Garnacha!

February 6, 2022

“Tres Picos” – Spanish for buy at least 3 bottles. The Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha from Campo de Borja, Spain. … Read more

Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava – Pleasant All Around

February 3, 2022

A crisp and tasty Cava, the Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava. Sparkling wine made from 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada and 15% … Read more

Marques De Colbert Reserva – Simple

November 12, 2021

An inexpensive and easy introduction to the Bobal grape via Trader Joe’s, the Marques De Colbert Reserva. 50% Bobal and … Read more

Pago Lencia Toro Reserva – Proper

October 19, 2021

A solid Tempranillo for $7 from Trader Joe’s, the Finca Sobreno Pago Lencia Toro Reserva. 100% Tempranillo from Toro, Spain.

Bodegas Mustiguillo Mestizaje Bobal – A Nice Discovery

October 12, 2021

Organic, vegan and full of antioxidants, our latest Costco find is made from a little known grape, the Bodegas Mustiguillo … Read more

Faustino Crianza Rioja – Fresh and Juicy

September 22, 2021

A young, fresh and tasty wine from Rioja, the Bodegas Faustino Crianza. Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain. The wine spends 12 … Read more

Pares Balta Mas Petit – Fresh and Easy

September 12, 2021

A simply pleasing organic and vegan red blend from Penedes, Spain, the Pares Balta Mas Petit. A blend of 53% … Read more

Bodegas Ego Goru 18m – Meaty and Delicious

August 24, 2021

Revisiting another fabulous Costco find, the Bodegas Ego Goru 18m. 70% Monastrell, 20% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot from 50 … Read more

Bodem Las Margas Garnacha – A Savory Little Number

August 6, 2021

A satisfying Trader Joe’s find, the Bodem Las Margas Garnacha from Carinena, Spain. 100% Garnacha from vineyards at an altitude … Read more

Juan Gil Monastrell Silver Label – Smooth and Silky

July 15, 2021

Another nice Costco find, the Juan Gil Monastrell Silver Label from Jumilla. 100% organically grown Monastrell (Mourvedre) from 40 year-old … Read more

La Granja Tempranillo Garnacha Red Blend – Totally Fine for $5.99

July 2, 2021

Good enough, the La Granja Red Blend Tempranillo-Garnacha from Trader Joe’s. 60% Tempranillo and 40% Garnacha from Carinena, Spain. The … Read more

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Specially Selected Rioja Reserva From Aldi – Patience Required

Trader Joe’s Gran Reserva Rioja Lot 120 – Good Enough?

Borsao Seleccion Rosé – Bone Dry and Delicious

Beronia Rueda Verdejo – Bring on the Paella!

Rancho Viejo Reserva From Trader Joe’s – Grab Some

Juan Gil Red Blend – Smooth and Juicy

Esteban Martin Garnacha Syrah – A $5 Costco Find

Ego Bodegas Goru Gold Red Blend – Eureka

12 Linajes Reserva – Smooth, Dense and Chewy

Tabula Ribera del Duero – Fully Delicious

Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva – Built To Last

Beronia Rioja Reserva – Brilliant

Enrique Mendoza La Tremenda Monastrell – Viva La Monastrell!

Tres Ojos Garnacha – Extreme Value

Cerro Anon Rioja Crianza – Overhyped?

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha – Great Garnacha!

Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava – Pleasant All Around

Marques De Colbert Reserva – Simple

Pago Lencia Toro Reserva – Proper

Bodegas Mustiguillo Mestizaje Bobal – A Nice Discovery

Faustino Crianza Rioja – Fresh and Juicy

Pares Balta Mas Petit – Fresh and Easy

Bodegas Ego Goru 18m – Meaty and Delicious

Bodem Las Margas Garnacha – A Savory Little Number

Juan Gil Monastrell Silver Label – Smooth and Silky

La Granja Tempranillo Garnacha Red Blend – Totally Fine for $5.99

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