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Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon

9.17 ratings

9.01 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

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.

Aug 22nd, 2021

Martin Mills

9.0

Fantastic value, still drinking splendidly

Dec 3rd, 2017

Rob Quail

9.1

Lovely. Cedar and cherry and tobacco.

Aug 20th, 2016

Vincent Wouda-Séguin

9.1

On first sip, it was heavily oak influenced. On the second, mild tannins became clearer. Tobacco, earth, spices, with a mild cherry finish. This wasn't an overly fruity wine. Absolutely amazing. One wouldn't immediately expect this from this wine.

Jun 26th, 2016