Ribena
Sons of Eden
Romulus Old Vine Shiraz 2017
Old vine depth of flavour showing through loud and clear. Deep, dark, and brooding. Very pure ribena then the savoury layer of bacon fat/funk below. Full bodied but without the tannin structure or freshness to provide balance. — 3 years ago
Vinha Do Fava
Peninsula de Setubal Touriga Nacional 2019
Bitter and acidic tannin initially at the back of the mouth but after that its incredible rich blackberry - almost like ribena. Easy drinking and the type of red thats good on its own. Really enjoyed this! — 4 years ago
Manuel José Colares
Reserva Colares Vinho Tinto 1997
There must be a story here, as this 100% Ramisco has a Colheita designation on its label, which I thought could only be used for Port. For a 23 yro wine it still flutters with intensity, but has a faded Ribena palate, beautiful red brick color, & crushed currants/oil paint on the nose. It also avoids the metallic flavor my previous bottle had. For under 40$ it’s a treat to taste such a graceful aged wine. — 4 years ago
Vinicola Botter
Oltre Passo Salento Primitivo
Like alcoholic Ribena. Just stunning for such a young wine! — 2 years ago
Domaine Gallety
Cuvée Spéciale Vallée du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2016
Not an obvious Rhone when tasted blind: svelte medium- full body, lavender & garrique subtle, but lip smacking dark red & black fruits. Also Ribena/black currants. Acidity strikes a satisfying balance holding it all together. What an elegant wine, quite special. Paired with grapefruit slow roasted whole chicken. Not surprised to read this is served at Michelin starred restaurants. Kermit importer. — 3 years ago
Bodegas Agronavarra
Trashumante Red Blend 2020
Even better with an ice cube in! Taste like Ribena — 3 years ago
Jean-Marc Burgaud
Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2019
At 20$ in my relatively local shop (which tends to leverage the best prices in NY area given their volume of business),a screaming bargain. Black cherry & ribena palate, excellent concentration, acidity nicely balanced. Most of all, easy and ready to drink or hold. — 3 years ago
Henschke
Keyneton Euphonium Barossa Shiraz Blend 2012
Big bold sweet Aussie Bordeaux blend. Just on the right side of jammy. Nose is packed with blackberry, Ribena notes, and menthol. The palate is lush, sweet, and unctuous. Still just enough tannin to keep everything in check. Lovely wine but too massive for me. — 3 years ago
Karl Boffey
Really smooth, bursting with red berries flavours. If you like Ribena you will like this minus the sweet taste of course. — 2 years ago