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Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon

9.137 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine
Top Notes For
Christian McLeod

Give it air and time. And it will give you flavones and tastebud thrills .
Had some grilled corn and jerked lamb with my honey. YUM

Give it air and time. And it will give you flavones and tastebud thrills .
Had some grilled corn and jerked lamb with my honey. YUM

1 person found it helpfulSep 10th, 2016
Martin Mills

Second bottle much better

Second bottle much better

Mar 6th, 2016
Jeff Totoritis

Old spice big body.

Old spice big body.

Dec 21st, 2015
Adam Greenberg

Really nice old world Spanish wine. Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Eating with spicy white fish and salsa

Really nice old world Spanish wine. Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Eating with spicy white fish and salsa

May 20th, 2015
Ryan Fissell

Straight forward gran reserva, wasn't blown away but it's solid.

Straight forward gran reserva, wasn't blown away but it's solid.

Mar 25th, 2015
Silvia's Wine

Founder, V&N Cellars - Barcelona

9.2

A classic Spanish from Ribera del Duero. Perfectly structured with fruit still alive. Time to enjoy now.

A classic Spanish from Ribera del Duero. Perfectly structured with fruit still alive. Time to enjoy now.

Nov 6th, 2014
Michael Hyche

Great wine, wonderful acidity

Great wine, wonderful acidity

Sep 15th, 2013
Carl Hyman

90 Tampranillo 10 Cab S. WTSO $30 excellent value full bodies needing breathing time

90 Tampranillo 10 Cab S. WTSO $30 excellent value full bodies needing breathing time

Nov 21st, 2012
G J
9.0

G had this 12 years ago

G had this 12 years ago

Jan 15th, 2014
Aaron Marsh

Aaron had this 7 years ago

Aaron had this 7 years ago

Nov 20th, 2018