2019 Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero Crianza, Spain, Wine Review

Classis Ribera del Duero wine made from 100% Tempranillo. 14.5%abv. Garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is dusty with spice and cherries. Nice acidity. Firm tannins. Lovely texture. On the palate, black cherries, some cherries, coffee. Plenty of depth. The complexity emerges with some air in the glass. Long finish with a touch of chocolate. This drinks great on its own, and is food friendly. It went quite well with a carrot dip made with Moroccan spices. Drink over the next seven to ten years.

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Vintage:

2019

Current Price:

$25.00USD

2016 Atalayas de Golban Ribera del Duero Torre de Golbán Crianza, Spain, Ribera del Duero, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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B+

Current Price:

$15.00USD

This is 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo). Garnet in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries, dusty attic notes and some cherries. Medium bodied with good acidity. On the palate, tart black cherries and some cherries with underlying char. Seems to be about at peak right now but should drink well for another three to five years. This is nice on its own and will work well with meats and fowl. A nice wine for a sausage pizza.

2020 Condado de Haza Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León 20 Aldeas, Spain, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

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Current Price:

$93.00USD

From a top Ribera del Duero producer, this one is from Castilla y Leon. It is 100% Tempranillo weighing in at 14.5% abv. Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. Black cherries, black raspberries, spice and slight bubble gum note. Medium bodies. Medium tannins. On the palate, black cherries, slightly woody, and a slight mint note. Good finish. This drinks well on its own and is very food friendly. It will work well with meats off the grill from a hot dog to a roast. Drink over the next six to nine years.

2016 Bodegas y Viñedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi, Spain, Ribera del Duero, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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A-

Current Price:

$25.00USD

This is a Tempranillo wine. Deep ruby in color. The nose has cherries,black cherries and baking spice. Also some dustiness. On the palate, this has a nice texture. It is warm and dusty with black cherry fruit. Some complexity. Nice finish. This will still get better but it is drinking well right now. Another few years and it should be close to peak. It will go well with roasts and grilled meats.

2005 Dominio Pingus Ribera del Duero, Spain, Ribera del Duero, Wine Review

Vintage:

2005

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Current Price:

$875.00USD

This is one of the great wines of the world. It is 100% Tempranillo (locally called Tinto Fino). This particular bottle was a magnum! Wow. It is still quite young and probably could have used a 24 hour decant. That said, it was gorgeous. Purple in color.

2004 Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero, Spain, Ribera del Duero, Wine Review

Vintage:

2004

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A-

This is drinking well and seems to be at or possibly just pack peak. It is a pretty modern take on Tempranillo but with some bottle age it shows traditionally. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, cedar and spice. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, cherries with spice and slight smoke. Nice finish. This is ageing gracefully and doesn't seem almost twenty years old. That said, these should be drunk up at this point. Nice on its own but better with food. It would work well

2019 Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero Crianza, Spain, Wine Review

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