Bodegas Balbas

Reserva Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend

9.015 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Bill Holmes

2001. WS rates it 93. We got blackberry, cedar, spice. Very good and still life left.

2001. WS rates it 93. We got blackberry, cedar, spice. Very good and still life left.

Jun 1st, 2017
Kya
8.5

Give it 20 minutes and it's lit.

Give it 20 minutes and it's lit.

Feb 15th, 2017
Simon Wathier

Lots of oak on this one. Smooth yet heavy on the palate.

Lots of oak on this one. Smooth yet heavy on the palate.

Dec 3rd, 2016
Wayne Penello

This 2001 vintage will be LOVED by anyone who appreciates of wild wines. Forget the stupidly low price. This is a 10. There are other 10's, but they are all perfect in their own way

This 2001 vintage will be LOVED by anyone who appreciates of wild wines. Forget the stupidly low price. This is a 10. There are other 10's, but they are all perfect in their own way

Nov 4th, 2015
John T
9.4

This and absolutely fantastic Tempranillo wine. I wish I bought a case of it. Went great with our Italian dishes

This and absolutely fantastic Tempranillo wine. I wish I bought a case of it. Went great with our Italian dishes

Oct 3rd, 2015
J Collins

Decanted for awhile and it really helped. Lots of sediment. Still has a good finish but drink soon.

Decanted for awhile and it really helped. Lots of sediment. Still has a good finish but drink soon.

May 11th, 2015
Julio Armas

Julio had this 11 years ago

Julio had this 11 years ago

Apr 16th, 2014
Meg Lambert

Meg had this 7 years ago

Meg had this 7 years ago

Aug 5th, 2017
Marco Cotton

Marco had this 9 years ago

Marco had this 9 years ago

Dec 20th, 2015
Charles Klein

Charles had this 9 years ago

Charles had this 9 years ago

Nov 26th, 2015