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Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon

9.110 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain

Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine

Top Notes For

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

A little too overtly Tannic on the barrel side at first. Still good, but will drink for a few days. Opened up nicely later the night of opening.

A little too overtly Tannic on the barrel side at first. Still good, but will drink for a few days. Opened up nicely later the night of opening.

Apr 17th, 2016

9.3

Covid-19 shut in splurge wine! Tempranillo/Cab Sauv Blend. Soft and balanced after an hour decant. Dark Cherry, root beer, cedar, beef and mineral aromas and flavors. Hints of vanilla and licorice. Oak is present but not overwhelming. Well crafted, complex and easy to drink. Terrific!

Covid-19 shut in splurge wine! Tempranillo/Cab Sauv Blend. Soft and balanced after an hour decant. Dark Cherry, root beer, cedar, beef and mineral aromas and flavors. Hints of vanilla and licorice. Oak is present but not overwhelming. Well crafted, complex and easy to drink. Terrific!

Mar 22nd, 2020

9.1

Black currant, violets and French oak.

Black currant, violets and French oak.

Feb 4th, 2019

Ignacio Sarmiento

9.2

Solo with Dahlen

Solo with Dahlen

Aug 6th, 2018

9.2

Creamy and yummy.

Creamy and yummy.

May 6th, 2017

No bite, very flavorful but no aftertaste. Almost "smooth"

No bite, very flavorful but no aftertaste. Almost "smooth"

Apr 8th, 2018

Christian McLeod

9.1

Christian had this 6 years ago

Christian had this 6 years ago

Jan 12th, 2018

Sebastien Robillard

8.8

Sebastien had this 8 years ago

Sebastien had this 8 years ago

Jan 30th, 2016

9.2

Kentaro had this 9 years ago

Kentaro had this 9 years ago

Aug 31st, 2015

9.0

Ashok had this 9 years ago

Ashok had this 9 years ago

May 31st, 2015