Bodegas Balbas
Reserva Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Dark chocolate and coffee dominates this still young 2006 powerhouse. Bouquet is rich and immediate. Mouthfeel/flavor profile is acidic but balanced, tannins relaxed and round, as the acidic foundation gives it great food pairing potential. Very deep dark fruit give it back of the mouth appeal. With air the lighter tones emerge. Where has this wine been all my life?
Dark chocolate and coffee dominates this still young 2006 powerhouse. Bouquet is rich and immediate. Mouthfeel/flavor profile is acidic but balanced, tannins relaxed and round, as the acidic foundation gives it great food pairing potential. Very deep dark fruit give it back of the mouth appeal. With air the lighter tones emerge. Where has this wine been all my life?
Sep 15th, 2019
Nose better than palate which lacked fruit
Nose better than palate which lacked fruit
Apr 11th, 2019
Grand character! Builds with time to open and decant. Many layers of ripened and jammy fruit.
Grand character! Builds with time to open and decant. Many layers of ripened and jammy fruit.
Jan 3rd, 2018
Rich, spicy, espresso inflected. Rather a bigger wine than I've been drinking for a while but the quality is evident in the texture and complexity. A welcome return to Spain after a couple of years focused mainly on Italy the US and New Zealand.
Rich, spicy, espresso inflected. Rather a bigger wine than I've been drinking for a while but the quality is evident in the texture and complexity. A welcome return to Spain after a couple of years focused mainly on Italy the US and New Zealand.
Aug 23rd, 2017
Another classic Ribera with a touch of Cabernet. Black fruits and integrated oak notes. A wine to cellar but perfect to enjoy now.
Another classic Ribera with a touch of Cabernet. Black fruits and integrated oak notes. A wine to cellar but perfect to enjoy now.
Apr 7th, 2015
