Dense pig- youthful appearance - cellared since release - finished a 6 pack of reg Ribera from this maker not too long ago and it represented a fine value - not surprisingly this premium cuvee follows suit in spades. Rich deep red and black cherry fruit on nose and palate w earthy minerally base. Though ripe and extracted there still remains sufficient acidity to keep wine in keen focus while big bold body keeps wine long on palate. Bravo!
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No notes taken but this showed consistent with my last note and is still really impressive. Probably drinking at peak, but should hold for quite awhile.
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No notes taken. Beautiful, complex nose reminiscent of good left bank Bordeaux. Nice texture and balance on the palate. Makes me sorry I sold off a case last summer.
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Medium red and a little bricking. Leather, violets, wood, and On the palate the wine shows intense spices, cherry, wood, vanilla, and violets. Soft tannins and balanced. This is drinking well right now and I don't see a reason to age too much longer.
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10/10/2019 - Tgood Likes this wine: 96 Points
Dense pig- youthful appearance - cellared since release - finished a 6 pack of reg Ribera from this maker not too long ago and it represented a fine value - not surprisingly this premium cuvee follows suit in spades. Rich deep red and black cherry fruit on nose and palate w earthy minerally base. Though ripe and extracted there still remains sufficient acidity to keep wine in keen focus while big bold body keeps wine long on palate. Bravo!
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1/14/2012 - Dave Dalluge wrote: 92 Points
Still holding on. Consistent with previous notes. Great wine.
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8/21/2011 - Dave Dalluge wrote:
No notes taken but this showed consistent with my last note and is still really impressive. Probably drinking at peak, but should hold for quite awhile.
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10/11/2010 - Dave Dalluge wrote: 91 Points
No notes taken. Beautiful, complex nose reminiscent of good left bank Bordeaux. Nice texture and balance on the palate. Makes me sorry I sold off a case last summer.
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2/15/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Medium red and a little bricking. Leather, violets, wood, and On the palate the wine shows intense spices, cherry, wood, vanilla, and violets. Soft tannins and balanced. This is drinking well right now and I don't see a reason to age too much longer.
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