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$15, 3 stars, 88 points, Ribera del duero, spain, tempranillo
A lighter purple color with a touch of orange bricking on this crianza level wine that has 7 years of cellaring. On the nose, a subdued level of plum and dusty earth- a hallmark of the varietal. On the palate a somewhat rustic initial attack of dark fruits, with dried oregano, earth and very dry tannins. The acidity is somewhat lacking and is overcome by the tannins, which is not a bad thing. The finish is decent in length and offers up more purple fruit flavors with a touch of heat. The dryness on the gums goes on forever, which I kinda like! The wine, at this stage of its life is giving me pause…. It has a really tannic structure yet I feel it is not able to age much more due to the low acidity. The fruit is starting to dry up but there is not much evolution. All in all a pop-n-pour wine that won’t break the bank at $15 and gets 88 points from me. This 3 star effort would pair well with some charcuterie, perhaps a bowl of pasta Arrabiatta. Salut….