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Roble Ribera del Duero Tempranillo

8.848 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

Very dark crimson red in color. The nose is very delightful with dark juicy ripe black plum, black raspberries and hints of vanilla. This Is one expressive Tempranillo from 70 year old vines of Ribera del Duero. The juicy plum continues through to the palate and full in the mouth. At three years old the balance is pronounced. Smooth tannins and a good chalky dryness. There are good soil notes with subtle oak tones on the backend. I am pleasantly at how well made this wine is. It will only improve with age.

Very dark crimson red in color. The nose is very delightful with dark juicy ripe black plum, black raspberries and hints of vanilla. This Is one expressive Tempranillo from 70 year old vines of Ribera del Duero. The juicy plum continues through to the palate and full in the mouth. At three years old the balance is pronounced. Smooth tannins and a good chalky dryness. There are good soil notes with subtle oak tones on the backend. I am pleasantly at how well made this wine is. It will only improve with age.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2013
Colin Howard

Owner Oso Market in Portland

8.7

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Mar 19th, 2015
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.6

Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Fermented in a mix of oak and steel. Fresh, juicy, tons of fun.

Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Fermented in a mix of oak and steel. Fresh, juicy, tons of fun.

Dec 2nd, 2012
Luis Perduver

Color: deep Cherry red core and Garnet rim.
Nose: aromatic cigar box, dried fig, cedar and sweet spices.
Palate: dry, medium-full bodied, lively acidity, well integrated tannins, and lush texture.
Flavors of tobacco, red fruit, vanilla and a touch of chocolate.

Color: deep Cherry red core and Garnet rim.
Nose: aromatic cigar box, dried fig, cedar and sweet spices.
Palate: dry, medium-full bodied, lively acidity, well integrated tannins, and lush texture.
Flavors of tobacco, red fruit, vanilla and a touch of chocolate.

Feb 12th, 2017
Ken Lowery

Very drinkable. Good at a variety of temperatures. Great for sipping or almost any food.

Very drinkable. Good at a variety of temperatures. Great for sipping or almost any food.

Sep 19th, 2015
Austin Blackwell

Aromas of rich blackberry, some vanilla, and tobacco. Palate is dry and has niticable flavors of currant, some tobacco influence and some coffee. Nice full body with pretty good balance.

Aromas of rich blackberry, some vanilla, and tobacco. Palate is dry and has niticable flavors of currant, some tobacco influence and some coffee. Nice full body with pretty good balance.

Aug 3rd, 2015
Chris Wooddell

$11.50 @ Costco

$11.50 @ Costco

May 5th, 2015
Jamie Marolt

Very smooth & aromatic. Winemakers notes: This 100% Tempranillo is opaque purple in color and offers up a bouquet of candied fruit, espresso, creamy spices, incense, and assorted black fruits. It is structured on the palate with layers of concentrated fruit and sweet tannins.

Very smooth & aromatic. Winemakers notes: This 100% Tempranillo is opaque purple in color and offers up a bouquet of candied fruit, espresso, creamy spices, incense, and assorted black fruits. It is structured on the palate with layers of concentrated fruit and sweet tannins.

Mar 31st, 2015
Jake Perez

Could have passed as a Bordeaux it was so good, but s wonderful red from my favorite region in Spain. Lively fruit, silky tannins and 100% tempranillo from a former Vega Sicilia winemaker.

Could have passed as a Bordeaux it was so good, but s wonderful red from my favorite region in Spain. Lively fruit, silky tannins and 100% tempranillo from a former Vega Sicilia winemaker.

Mar 21st, 2015
Greg Gratson

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Jan 18th, 2015