(GRAN RISERVA Balbas Ribera del Duero) Spain Dear Friends, This wine is drinking beautifully and for those of you looking for winery-aged examples of the highest order, do not hesitate to enjoy this fascinating expression of detail. I opened a bottle of this after a long cellar-slumber (it was previously closed and not giving much) and now the magic of our hobby has sprinkled its fairy dust on this Gran Riserva. This wine has years of life ahead and it represents a chance to make your cellar more well-rounded instead of the usual suspects of Bordeaux and Burgundy. If you thought Vega Sicilia was the only classic ageworthy wine from Ribera, this may open your eyes to a very worthy new friend: This parcel is directly from the winery cellar with perfect provenance: 1996 Bodegas Balbas Ribera del Duero "Gran Riserva" Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Spain9930
By Jon Rimmerman
(GRAN RISERVA Balbas Ribera del Duero) Spain Dear Friends, This wine is drinking beautifully and for those of you looking for winery-aged examples of the highest order, do not hesitate to enjoy this fascinating expression of detail. I opened a bottle of this after a long cellar-slumber (it was previously closed and not giving much) and now the magic of our hobby has sprinkled its fairy dust on this Gran Riserva. This wine has years of life ahead and it represents a chance to make your cellar more well-rounded instead of the usual suspects of Bordeaux and Burgundy. If you thought Vega Sicilia was the only classic ageworthy wine from Ribera, this may open your eyes to a very worthy new friend: This parcel is directly from the winery cellar with perfect provenance: 1996 Bodegas Balbas Ribera del Duero "Gran Riserva" Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Spain99307/28/2008, (See more on Garagiste...)