WINES : SPAIN : La Rioja
Outside of Burgundy and Bordeaux, no other red wines have the aging potential of traditional Riojas. And outside of Rioja, no other red wines have the aging potential as traditional Rioja at Rioja prices. A fine Rioja can go one hundred years and still have life (we know, we’ve tasted them!), but the entry fee is minimal when compared to wines of similar quality and gravitas.
And, an added benefit of Rioja is that the best wines (the Reservas and Gran Reservas) are only made in exceptional vintages. This means there’s no scratching your head over vintage charts or trolling websites trying to dig up weather conditions. Wineries like La Rioja Alta, Muga, Vina Real, Contino, Lopez de Heredia, and their peers, don’t make bad wines ever! On top of that, the wines are aged in barrel and in bottle before they are shipped from the wineries. So unlike Burgundy or Bordeaux, the wines are released and ready—if you choose—to begin enjoying the moment you pick up a bottle.
But even if the prices were high; even if we had to wait ten years with the wines in our cellars—we’d still do it. The unique flavor profile of Rioja—black cherries and raspberries married to spice and subtle coffee notes—is one we have to have in our lives. And more than that, we absolutely adore what happens to them over time—the secondary notes of leather and truffles, and their magical weightlessness is not comparable to the two Bs—it’s a special quality in and of itself.
So check out our comprehensive collection below—one of the best anywhere—and join us in celebrating one of the true, great wine regions in vinous history.
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La Rioja
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90 IWC - Vina Albina Reserva 2005 (750ML)Bright red. Peppery cherry and blackcurrant on the nose and palate, with a sweet vanilla quality adding complexity. Ripe... |
$20.49 | |
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90 WA - Muriel Rioja Reserva 2005 (750ML)The 2005 Muriel Reserva was aged in French and American oak for 24 months followed by 2 years of bottle aging prior to r... |
$16.47 | |
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90 WA - Obalo Rioja 2011 (750ML)The roble style offering, the 2010 Obalo, is 100% Tempranillo aged in new French oak for 4 months. A dense purple color,... |
$11.99 | |
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90 WS - Sierra Cantabria "Unica" Rioja Reserve 2007 (750ML)This modern red shows depth and balance. Bright blackberry and currant flavors mingle with toasty vanilla and underlying... |
$22.47 | |
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90WA- Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva Red 2007 (750ML)The 2007 Reserva comes from a vintage considerably better than 2006. The wine has a similar cepage and elevage to the 20... |
$19.97 | |
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91 WA - Bodegas Palacio Cosme Palacio "1894" Rioja 2007 (750ML)The purple-colored 2007 Cosme Palacio 1894 is 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano sourced from 90-year-old vines and aged in... |
$32.97 | |
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91 WA - San Vicente Rioja 2004 (750ML)The 2004 San Vicente is 100% Tempranillo Peludo sourced from a single vineyard and aged for 20 months in new French and ... |
$40.97 | |
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91WA- Ilurce Rio Madre Graciano 2011 (750ML)The same characteristics are also present in the 2011 Rio Madre. It exhibits slightly riper blackberry fruit intermixed ... |
$8.97 | |
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91WA-Lopez de Heredia "Vina Cubillo" Rioja Crianza Tempranillo Blend 2005 (750ML)The 2005 Cubillo Tinto Crianza has a wonderful bouquet with leathery red fruit augmented by subtle hints of undergrowth,... |
$21.97 | |
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92 IWC - Lopez de Heredia "Vina Gravonia" Rioja Crianza White 2003 (750ML)"Bright yellow. Complex bouquet displays dried peach and pear, honey and chamomile, with vanilla and marzipan notes in ... |
$21.97 | |
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92 IWC- Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva 2004 (750ML) |
$33.97 | |
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92 WA - Castillo de Cuzcurrita Rioja Senorio de Cuzcurrita Tempranillo 2005 (750ML)This bodega exemplifies that kind of single-mindedness that makes for the most historic of romances—it’s a one-wine ... |
$20.47 | |
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92IWC - CVNE Imperial Reserva 2005 (750ML)"Vivid ruby. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, cherry-vanilla, pipe tobacco and dried flowers. Fresh, spicy, impressively del... |
$33.97 | |
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92WA-Vina Bujanda Reserva 2006 (750ML)"The 2006 Reserva is 100% Tempranillo from Alta and Alavesa matured in American and French oak over 20 months. The nose ... |
$16.47 | |
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93 WA - Marques de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva Red 2001 (750ML)The 2001 Gran Reserva is a glass-coating opaque purple color. It presents an aromatic array of incense, Asian spices, ci... |
$49.97 | |
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94WA-Lopez de Heredia Bosconia Gran Researva 1995 (750ML)"The 1995 Vina Bosconia Gran Reserva has an alluring leather, dried orange peel and strawberry leaf scented bouquet that... |
$83.97 | |
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95 WA - Marques de Murrieta "Castillo Ygay" Rioja Gran Reserva Red 2004 (750ML)"The 2004 Castille Ygay Gran Reserva Especial has a delightful bouquet with scents of leather, mocha, freshly ground cof... |
$59.97 | |
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95 WA - Vinedos de Paganos "La Nieta" Rioja Tempranillo 2006 (750ML)The 2006 La Nieta is purple/black colored with an alluring bouquet of coffee/mocha, sandalwood, Asian spices, lavender, ... |
$116.97 | |
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95WA-La Rioja Alta "904" Rioja Gran Reserva Red 1998 (750ML)"The 1998 Gran Reserva 904 is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano aged in American cask for four years. It has a... |
$37.97 | |
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95WA-Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Reserva 2001 (750ML)"The 2001 Vina Tondonia Reserva is bridled with a lovely nose of decayed red fruit, fireside hearth, a touch of mulberry... |
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95WA-Muga "Prado Enea" Rioja Gran Reserva Red 2005 (750ML)The 2005 Prado Enea Gran Reserva spends 36-months in oak, nine months in new oak after which it is racked into American ... |
$48.47 | |
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98 WA - Romeo "Contador" Rioja 2007 (750ML)The flagship 2007 Contador receives the same elevage as the Cueva cuvee, the difference is based entirely on selection. ... |
$350.97 | |
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Allende Blanco 2008 (750ML)70% old vines viura and 30% malvasia, raised in new French barriques Yellow-gold. Exotic aromas of orange marmalade, poa... |
$21.47 | |
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Allende Rioja 2006 (750ML)The 2006 Allende has a boisterous bouquet of macerated red cherries, mango sorbet, marmalade and balsamic vinegar. It de... |
$21.47 | |
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Artadi "Pagos Viejos" Rioja Red 2003 (750ML)Good full ruby-red. Superripe, slightly high-toned aromas of dark raspberry and licorice. Extremely ripe, rich and sweet... |
$57.97 |
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