Rioja Wine Over $100

The bottled 2018 El Carretil was phenomenal. It comes from a plot of 3.64 hectares planted at three different times—1930, 1975 and 1988—on limestone, sandstone and silt soils with up to 18% active limestone. Its Tempranillo... Read More

The new red blend 2020 Alma Contador is going to be sold mostly through the négociants from Bordeaux. It wasproduced with grapes from three vineyards in San Vicente de la Sonsierra at different altitudes and is a blend... Read More

The expressive, complex and nuanced 2016 Prado Enea Gran Reserva is a textbook traditional Rioja in the making. 2016 was a very elegant year, with aging potential, volume and very good acidity and freshness. It's full-bodied... Read More

The 2024 Chorus was produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first wine from 1974. They decided to bring someone from outside to do a different interpretation of their vineyards and selected Guillaume Thienpont, from... Read More

James Suckling TOP100 2019 #65

I find the 2016 Gran Reserva 904 to be spectacular and a textbook example of the grand traditional style. It was produced with 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano from a selection of vineyards in search of balanced wines with silky... Read More

To celebrate this 170th anniversary, and all the successes achieved, they have brought together in this special box a selection of 6 bottles (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 vintages) of Marqués de Murrieta Reserva.... Read More

Multilayered aromas of grilled citrus, smoked agave and white pepper with rich plums and spices. A touch of savoriness reminiscent of blood oranges, iron and cloves. Truly inspiring, combining complexity, depth and fluidity with... Read More

The nose of the 2020 Yjar developed very floral notes with time in the glass, making it very aromatic, expressive and elegant. This is completely different from the other two reds, as this comes from a specific plot. It reveals... Read More