Rich, ripe dark fruits with hints of dried fruits. Leather and vanilla, and some earthiness. Soft but present tannins. "Awesomeness" -PG
Perfect for the Grimes' Thanksgiving 2023 — 4 months ago
Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of dark cherry, brambles, fig, toasted coconut, dill, cedar, olives, leather, earth and baking spices. There seemed to be quite a bit of wood. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish was long, delicious. Initial conclusions: this could be Cabernet Sauvignon (or a blend with other Bordeaux varieties), Syrah (or a blend with other Rhone varieties), Zinfandel, or Tempranillo from France, Italy, the United States, Australia or Spain. However, the amount of coconut and dill suggested this was American oak which had me rule out France, Italy and Australia and while this had some very lovely fruit, I felt this leaned more towards its non-fruit characteristics. So, final conclusion: this is Tempranillo, from Spain, from Rioja, Reserva 2011 from a high-quality, traditional producer like Lopez de Heredia. Ohhhh so close! I love this producer. The wines have so much character. Drink now and through 2033. — a month ago
Brillante, rojo y muy afrutado con toques de avellana y de roble — 4 months ago
Deep Ruby with an elegant bouquet of ripe berry fruits, pepper spice with earthy tones, 100% Tempranillo, aged for 24 months in American and French oak. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry with tobacco, oak, pepper spice, lively acidity. Fine chewy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and an earthy character. Nice! — 2 months ago
100% Tempranillo from vineyards in La Horra, La Aguilera and Roa. Aged in oak for 8 months. Quite expressive nose with aromas of red and dark fruit, tobacco and some oaky notes. Fresh, strawberry notes on the palate. Balanced, easy to drink — 3 months ago
Bonito color rojo picota con ribetes ocres.
En nariz fruta negra, balsamicos, regaliz, toffe. Ahumado.
En Boca es sedoso, con taninos redondos. Largo retrogusto.
Magnifico vino. — 4 months ago
Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
Delicious young Ribera Del Duero. Tobacco, dark cherry, leather. One of my favorite RDD producers. — 17 days ago