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FOCUS: RIBERA DEL DUERO
that Juan Carlos Vizcarra tends in north-central Ribera del Duero, within the province of
Burgos. § Olé Imports, NY
229191
90 | Arzuaga Navarro
$30
2014 Ribera del Duero Crianza ^ In the
ripe, expansive style of the house, this has
the scent of chestnuts in cream, and enough
acidity to balance its majestic ripe flavors.
It's easy to drink, thanks to the soft tannins,
which add complexity. Ideal for roast baby
lamb. § United Cellars, Miami, FL
229368
90 | Emina
$29
2015 Ribera del Duero Crianza ^ This has the
scent of smoky oak, but the dense black fruit
will soon absorb the influence of its barrel
aging. A big, voluptuous wine, this is built to
cellar for a couple of years, then to open with
venison stew. § USA Wine West, Sausalito, CA
229796
90 | Alejandro Fernández
$55
2012 Ribera del Duero Reserva Tinto Pesquera ^ This is dominated by ripe red fruit,
with subtle notes of spice that fill out the flavor. The tannins are tame, accompanied by
tense acidity that releases more red fruit as
the wine advances into the finish. Although
this is still very young, it already brings to
mind a pairing with braised pork tenderloin. §
Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA
229592
90 | García Figuero
$162
2014 Ribera del Duero Noble ^ Light and
vibrant, this wine feels almost electric, an
unusually fresh style of Ribera. The red fruit
is the boss, the flavors of red berries and tart
cherries refreshing enough to accompany
roast baby lamb. § Quintessential, Napa, CA
228833
90 | Garmón
$85
2014 Ribera del Duero ^ Black in its fruit
intensity, this dark Ribera lasts on its ripe
flavors, accompanied by powerful tannins
and tense acidity. It's a big wine, ready for
steak, with enough tannic strength and acidity to go for ten years in the bottle. § Grapes of
Spain, Lorton, VA
229768
90 | Hermanos
Pérez Pascuas
$21
2015 Ribera del Duero Crianza El Pedrosal (Best Buy) ^ In spite of the ripeness of the
fruit and its sweet spice, this wine is driven
by tense tannins, with a perfect balance of
acidity. You could cellar this for several years,
though it's drinking well now with beef stew. §
Think Global, Santa Barbara, CA
228878
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90 | Ismael Arroyo
$75
2011 Ribera del Duero ValSotillo VS
Reserva ^ Give this time in the glass and it
reveals a charming floral and earthy side
behind the red, liqueur-like fruit. Despite
the wine's age, its tannins still feel wild. Its
firm acidity makes it ideal for roast suckling
pig, though it will age with grace. § Murphy
Distributors, Branford, CT
229513
90 | Viña Mayor
$39
2012 Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva Tempranillo ^ This is funky, packed with Mediterranean spice and meaty notes, which add
complexity to the strawberry and blackberry
fruit. Generously ripe, it's a match for morcilla. § Vinum Int'l, Napa, CA
229164
90 | Convento Oreja
$30
2015 Ribera del Duero Crianza ^ This wine's
soft mocha notes blend with aromas and flavors of black fruits, spices and herbs. The tannins feel tense straight through to the end,
accompanied by firm acidity, two elements
that would meld well with barbecued ribs. §
Kysela Père et Fils, Winchester, VA
229573
90 | Peñafiel
$22
2014 Ribera del Duero Crianza Mironia
(Best Buy) ^ Merlot contributes a soft sweetness to this tempranillo, to go along with the
soft tannins. And although it shows hints of
roasted chestnuts and cinnamon, acidity
refreshes the wine, lasting on fruity flavors
above all else. The texture would complement prime rib. § Metrowine Distribution,
White Plains, NY
229676
90 | Viña Sastre
$22
2016 Ribera del Duero Roble (Best Buy) ^
An excellent gateway to the wines of Ribera,
in general, and Sastre, in particular, this wine
offers notes of cinnamon and garam masala,
as well as a deep layer of fruit. It feels soft and
ample, with a fine and firm acidity. § De Maison
Selections, Chapel Hill, NC
229444
90 | Pagos de Valcerracin
$50
2014 Ribera del Duero Crianza ^ Deep and
unctuous, this wine's smoky, ripe fruit flavors envelop the palate with softness. Pay
attention to the aromas to discover notes of
spice and herbs while the dense fruit moves
through the mouth in voluptuous waves. § TriVin Imports, Mount Vernon, NY
229609
90 | Viña Vilano
$30
2015 Ribera del Duero Crianza ^ From young
vines-about ten years old-in Pedrosa del
Duero, this wine has § a marked spice to its
dark, sweet fruit. There is plenty of space for
those flavors to expand, floating on a silky
texture through the long, juicy finish, full of
blackberry flavors. Misa Imports, Dallas, TX
229131
89 | Quintana de Cue
$20
89 | Valparaíso
$21
89 | Lambuena
$16
89 | Peñafiel
$30
88 | La Cepa Alta
$19
88 | Finca Meryos
$15
87 | Arzuaga Navarro
$14
2014 Ribera del Duero Crianza (Best
Buy) ^ Expansive in its red fruit, with touches
of dried fruit and floral notes in aroma and
flavor, this is soft and substantial. Ready for
lamb chops. § Saranty Imports, Stamford, CT
229600
2014 Ribera del Duero Finca el Encinal
Crianza (Best Buy) ^ There's a varied and
juicy palette of flavors in this Ribera, from
red fruit to spices and herbs. It fills the mouth
with fruit, delineated by intense acidity that
manages to counteract the ripeness. If you
were looking for a wine for bacon burgers,
you've found it. § M.S. Walker, Somerville, MA
229078
2016 Ribera del Duero Roble (Best Buy) ^
A simple Ribera, this has exotic spice and
black fruit up front while pointed acidity
makes the ripeness feel vivacious. Give it a
couple of years in the cellar and then open it
for meaty lasagna. § Wine Worldwide, Inc., NY
229572
2013 Ribera del Duero Reserva Mironia
(Best Buy) ^ Tense tannins make this feel firm,
but the flavors are soft and friendly, with
notes of raspberries, blackberries and roasted
chestnuts. With a few minutes in the glass the
wine fills with herbal notes, too. § Metrowine
Distribution, White Plains, NY
228880
2017 Ribera del Duero La Veguilla Expresión Tempranillo (Best Buy) ^ A youthful
red, this is delicious in its simplicity, honest
in its ripe red fruit flavors. It's substantial
enough for burgers. § Misa Imports, Dallas, TX
228985
2016 Ribera del Duero Roble Tempranillo (Best Buy) ^ The ripe red fruit of Ribera
comes across clearly in this wine, along with
spicy notes and an earthy background that
adds complexity. This is a great value from a
region where value-priced wines are uncommon. § Victus World Imports, Asheville, NC
229190
2016 Ribera del Duero La Planta (Best
Buy) ^ With its rich black fruit, this wine
offers all the generous and superripe flavors
of Ribera at an unusually low price for the
appellation. A succulent red for grilled flank
steak. § United Cellars, Miami, FL n
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