James Suckling - January 18, 2018 - Bodegas Roda Rioja Reserva 2012 - 95/100  
Very fresh, deep black fruit and licorice character. Rich and complex, but also very lively for its age. The refined tannins are beautifully integrated and drive the long, complex finish. Delicious now.

Stephen Tanzers IWC - Josh Raynolds -  Nov 2015 - Roda Reserva 2010 - 92/100 - 2020 - 2025 - $56.00
Deep ruby. Deeply pitched aromas of black raspberry and cherry, with complicating notes of rose oil, pipe tobacco and vanilla. Spicy oak nuances emerge with air and carry onto the palate, which displays sappy dark fruit liqueur flavors and hints of mocha and floral pastilles. The expansive, focused, long finish leaves vanilla and spicecake notes behind. The malo occurred in large French oak casks and the wine was then aged in French oak barriques, 40% of them new, for 14 months.