MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.5

Velvet Monster #riberadelduero #ribera just so sexy and so good. Very #parker which when everything's in balance and opulence is truly opulence, can't get much better. Mr. Parker I think you'll love this one. — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.5

Unlike many, many other RdD the precision and elegance, with power and structure on display here is impeccable. The house style from the grand daddy Unico is apparent. This is a wine to savor, linger on and appreciate over hours. The complexity complicates a bouquet and palate that are fresh and soulful. #spain #ribera #alion #vegasicilia — 10 years ago

Alex Evans

9.4

Love. Intense, delicious, thank you. #riberadelduero #ribera — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Researching wines for our trip to Spain this fall for Bodega visits. So far Ribera is better than I was expecting (or have experienced). This is a big wine but by no means a brute. Better the second day as the intensity has calmed and the wine has rounded out more into balance. The nose is more elegant with more clarity and focus, same with the palate. Day 1 this was an 88, day 2 to the complexity and harmony is way up, thus imo better. #ribera #spain — 10 years ago

Robert McNally

8.9

Workin surprisingly well in an outdoor pool setting. Grilled octopus and pomodoro sauce. High in tannin conent but is cut by a savory blend of spiciness and berry - happy to be outdoors #redwine #ribera #spain #espana #tempranillo — 10 years ago

Diane Dixon

Co-Founder Keep Collection, #Sommchat

9.4

Tasted at winery in #ribera — 11 years ago