A fantastic Costco find, the Tabula Ribera del Duero Tempranillo. 100% Tempranillo from 40+ year old vines at 800 meters of altitude in Ribera del Duero, Spain. The wine spends 14-16 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in oak vats. … [Read more...]
The Best Wines From Ribera Del Duero, Spain
Dominio Del Soto Ribera del Duero – Purely Tasty
Spanish Tempranillo with a French connection, the Dominio Del Soto Ribera del Duero from M Chapoutier. 100% organically grown Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain. The wine is aged in a combination of stainless steel and French oak for 3-6 months. … [Read more...]
Pagos del Rey Condado de Oriza Reserva - Up To Par?
A Ribera del Duero Reserva from Trader Joe's, but does it measure up? The Pagos del Rey Condado de Oriza Reserva. 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain. The wine was aged in French and American oak barrels for 24 months and then another 12 months in bottle before … [Read more...]
Bela Ribera del Duero – Muy Bela
A very delicious and savory wine, the Bela Ribera del Duero from CVNE. 100% Tempranillo from estate vineyards in Ribera del Duero, Spain. It is aged for six months in a combination of new and one-year-old American and French oak barrels and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]
Emilio Moro - Really Good Ribera
A savory and delicious wine from a favorite spot. The Emilio Moro is 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) from 12 to 25 year old vines in Ribera del Duero, Spain. The wine spends 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. … [Read more...]
Protos Tinto Fino - Smooth And Easy
100% Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero, Spain. SRP of $17 and available for as low as $12. Imported by Winebow. 100,000 bottles produced. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Made with 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) that is ruby in color with a purple hue. Full … [Read more...]
Condado de Haza Crianza - Meat Lovers Delight!
Includes an explanation of Brettanomyces (Brett). 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain. SRP of $30, purchased for $13.99 but more widely available for just under $20. Imported by Classical Wines From Spain. From the bottle: "Alejandro Fernandez of Pesquera de … [Read more...]
Valduero Crianza Tempranillo - Value From Ribera Del Duero
100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) from Ribera Del Duero, Spain. SRP of $30 and available for as low as $19.99. From the bottle: "Bright, dark purple colour. Fruit aromas with balsamic spices and hints of cumin, clove and nutmeg. Excellent structure. Tasty and fresh on the … [Read more...]
Monte Castrillo Rosado - The Lighter Side of Ribera Del Duero
100% Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero, Spain. SRP of $12 and available for $11. Sample submitted for review. 2,500 cases produced. Imported by Grapes of Spain. From the winery: "Produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes from vines aged 15 years, planted on brown limestone … [Read more...]
Bodega Matarromera Crianza - A Big Wine From The Place That Does It Best
100% Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero, Spain. SRP of $30 and available for as low as $19.99 but more commonly in the low $20s so we'll cover this one as a Saturday Splurge. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Bodega Matarromera is an 80-hectare estate located … [Read more...]
Bodegas Cuevas Jimenez Ferratus A0 - Seriously Fun
100% Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero, Spain. Available for around $18. Imported by The Enye Group. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Grape Variety: 100% Tempranillo Aging: 5 months in French-oak barrels Bottled without cold setting. 14.0% … [Read more...]
Reveling in the Wine of Ribera Del Duero
As you may remember from my post on Oregon wine a couple weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be included in a sponsored media trip to New York by Snooth as part of their People's Voice Awards. That excellent seminar (Oregon Wine - Pinot Noir and Much Much More) was the first of … [Read more...]
Costco Week Wine #1 - Bodegas Barco de Piedra Tempranillo
Includes an explanation of the Costco pricing model. 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain. Purchased at Costco for $9.99. From the bottle: "This spicy, medium bodied red is produced from vineyards located within Ribera del Duero (Zone 2) at 732-975m … [Read more...]