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Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Made by famous Vega Sicilia estate. Deep Ruby with an array of aromas, dark fruits, spice, floral and some oak, aged for about 14 months in French oak, mostly new. On the palate flavors of juicy ripe blackberry currants, blueberry & plum with mocha, espresso and licorice wrapped in oak. Firm round taut tannins, great balance with acidity, full body, long finish ends with fruit, oak, spice, and mineral character. Almost starting to open, definitely needs more time! Will age a decade or more!!
Made by famous Vega Sicilia estate. Deep Ruby with an array of aromas, dark fruits, spice, floral and some oak, aged for about 14 months in French oak, mostly new. On the palate flavors of juicy ripe blackberry currants, blueberry & plum with mocha, espresso and licorice wrapped in oak. Firm round taut tannins, great balance with acidity, full body, long finish ends with fruit, oak, spice, and mineral character. Almost starting to open, definitely needs more time! Will age a decade or more!!
Jun 17th, 2021Vega Sicilia’s entry-level red, 100% Tempranillo from 30 years old vineyards in Padilla, Valbuena de Duero y Pesquera de Duero. Modern-style Ribera del Duero. Aged in French oak barrels for 12-14 months. Dark ruby color. Complex nose with aromas of red and dark fruit (dark cherry, ripe blackberries), smoke, mint, sweet spices and a whiff of vanilla. Pure, fresh and juicy. Medium to full bodied, silky, very elegant, balanced. Good acidity
Vega Sicilia’s entry-level red, 100% Tempranillo from 30 years old vineyards in Padilla, Valbuena de Duero y Pesquera de Duero. Modern-style Ribera del Duero. Aged in French oak barrels for 12-14 months. Dark ruby color. Complex nose with aromas of red and dark fruit (dark cherry, ripe blackberries), smoke, mint, sweet spices and a whiff of vanilla. Pure, fresh and juicy. Medium to full bodied, silky, very elegant, balanced. Good acidity
Jan 12th, 2022
Big. Better with food and more air. Selanne bday dinner at home for ATS with Provost’s and Clark’s.
Big. Better with food and more air. Selanne bday dinner at home for ATS with Provost’s and Clark’s.
Jan 30th, 2021
Damn that’s a lot of oak. Needs time. Meh
Damn that’s a lot of oak. Needs time. Meh
Oct 25th, 2020
Now, I’ve had this wine a couple of dozen times in my life, all due to good fortune, and in a number of cities to top it off (blessed!). However, this is the first time I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying it at home. And I can’t think of a better bet for a bottle of wine. This is spectacular: color, nose, pallet, finish. Summed up in a sentence: “this bottle evokes passion.”
Now, I’ve had this wine a couple of dozen times in my life, all due to good fortune, and in a number of cities to top it off (blessed!). However, this is the first time I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying it at home. And I can’t think of a better bet for a bottle of wine. This is spectacular: color, nose, pallet, finish. Summed up in a sentence: “this bottle evokes passion.”
Apr 25th, 2020
Red fruit, tobacco, soft tannins. Had with cheese board after TdT.
Red fruit, tobacco, soft tannins. Had with cheese board after TdT.
Nov 25th, 2019