2021 Psi Ribera del Duero, Spain, Wine Review

From the people who brought you Pingus. This is 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha. It is a big, fruit forward wine. Inky purple in color with some ruby hues, opaque and bright. The nose is meaty with black raspberries, black cherries, white pepper and wild herbs. Medium tannins. Full bodied. Nice texture. On the palate, black cherries with some black raspberries, spice and char. Long finish. Although young, this has nice depth and complexity. It is drinking nicely but will improve with some short terms cellaring. Hold for a couple of years and drink for ten to fifteen after that. It is very nice on its own and will work well with big flavors. A nice choice with grilled pork chops. Wonderful value in high end wine.

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2021

Current Price:

$40.00USD

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.

2020 Psi Ribera del Duero, Spain, Wine Review

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2020

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$40.00USD

This comes from the producer of Pingus, one of Spain's most revered wines. Of course, it doesn't have the price tag of that one, but this is still an outstanding wine. 90% Tempranillo. Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly clear and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries, cherries, spice and minerality. Lush texture. Firm tannins. On the palate, black cherries, blueberries and slight cherries with underlying minerality. Long finish. Delicious. This is a more modern take on Tempranillo. This drinks great on its own but will need bigger foods for now. This would be nice

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

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.

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

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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.

2021 Psi Ribera del Duero, Spain, Wine Review

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