90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 10: "($24; 100% tempranillo) Bright red. High-pitched red berry and floral aromas, with notes of vanilla and baking spices adding complexity. A silky, understated midweight that offers sweet cherry-vanilla and rose pastille flavors and no rough edges. This seductive wine finishes with very good clarity and a touch of vanillin sweetness. It's balanced to age but is drinking well now." Undoubtedly an underrated, traditional Rioja, Viņa Pomal is a bottling which has been made for 100 years. It comes from a single vineyard in Haro (in fact, the vineyard borders Lopez de Heredia's Viņa Tondonia). Composed of 100% tempranillo, this classically styled Rioja is aged for 18 months in American oak followed by additional time in bottle. 2004 and 2005 were two very good consecutive vintages for Viņa Pomal. The '05 shows a bit more heft and richness, but still with the fruit purity, spicy/savory intrigue and balanced acidity that would make this a delicious wine at table now and over the mid to long haul. Don't let the modest price fool you - this wine ages wonderfully!
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Bodegas Volver "Tarima Hill" Monastrell Alicante $13.99
2011 Borsao "Tinto Selección" Garnacha Campo de Borja $7.99
2010 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Cariñena $7.99
2007 Viña Eguía Reserva Rioja (Elsewhere $20) $14.99
2012 Zudugarai "Amats" Getariako Txakolina $12.99
