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Bodegas Balbas

Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon

9.177 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine

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Top Notes For
Anthony Pro
9.0

Isn’t it weird to think back to when wines were made?

Like this is from 2005. I was 19. I was a baby.

This has aged better than I have though.

Isn’t it weird to think back to when wines were made?

Like this is from 2005. I was 19. I was a baby.

This has aged better than I have though.

Aug 22nd, 2021
Christian McLeod
9.0

Give it air and time. And it will give you flavones and tastebud thrills .
Had some grilled corn and jerked lamb with my honey. YUM

Give it air and time. And it will give you flavones and tastebud thrills .
Had some grilled corn and jerked lamb with my honey. YUM

1 person found it helpfulSep 10th, 2016
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

A little too overtly Tannic on the barrel side at first. Still good, but will drink for a few days. Opened up nicely later the night of opening.

A little too overtly Tannic on the barrel side at first. Still good, but will drink for a few days. Opened up nicely later the night of opening.

Apr 17th, 2016
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

Another one of these. Killer!

Another one of these. Killer!

Mar 12th, 2016
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.4

Still totally fresh. Cherry juice, root beer, meat, cedar, mineral, orange peel acidity. Both structured and juicy. Light on the palate. Delicious.

Still totally fresh. Cherry juice, root beer, meat, cedar, mineral, orange peel acidity. Both structured and juicy. Light on the palate. Delicious.

Feb 6th, 2016
Ray Vanderhoff
9.3

Covid-19 shut in splurge wine! Tempranillo/Cab Sauv Blend. Soft and balanced after an hour decant. Dark Cherry, root beer, cedar, beef and mineral aromas and flavors. Hints of vanilla and licorice. Oak is present but not overwhelming. Well crafted, complex and easy to drink. Terrific!

Covid-19 shut in splurge wine! Tempranillo/Cab Sauv Blend. Soft and balanced after an hour decant. Dark Cherry, root beer, cedar, beef and mineral aromas and flavors. Hints of vanilla and licorice. Oak is present but not overwhelming. Well crafted, complex and easy to drink. Terrific!

Mar 22nd, 2020
Charlie Tapp
9.1

Black currant, violets and French oak.

Black currant, violets and French oak.

Feb 4th, 2019
Ignacio Sarmiento
9.2

Solo with Dahlen

Solo with Dahlen

Aug 6th, 2018
Joseph Stephens
9.0

Awesome taste for expense, medium to light bodied, fruity, mild finish

Awesome taste for expense, medium to light bodied, fruity, mild finish

May 7th, 2018
Martin Mills
9.0

Fantastic value, still drinking splendidly

Fantastic value, still drinking splendidly

Dec 3rd, 2017