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$20, 5 stars, 91 points, Ribera del duero, spain, tempranillo
Deep ruby with some copper and orange highlights and high viscosity (14.5% ABV). The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of black plum, blackberry, vanilla, baking spice, coconut shavings, mint, tobacco, loam and leather. The palate is dry with medium acidity, a full body and medium (+) tannins that are a still quite grippy after 7 years. Ripe black fruit with healthy yet well done oak treatment which gives me vanilla, coconut, baking spice and coffee. Dried herbs with loam, mint, leather and tobacco round out the flavor profile. The finish is long yet a touch astringent and tangy from the acidity. It’s still youthful in structure even thought the aromas and flavors are developing nicely- it’s a bit disjointed. I would love to revisit in a year or two, I think it has lots of potential and will score it accordingly at 91 points. For under $20 it’s worth stocking the cellar with this Spanish Tempranillo that gets 5 stars. Drink from 2025 till 2030. Salut….
