Bodegas Balbas
Reserva Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend
This is the best of its kind that I’ve ever tried, at this price point. Full and luscious. Some oak essence. Well-aged. Earthy and warm. Tingly. Mmmm.
This is the best of its kind that I’ve ever tried, at this price point. Full and luscious. Some oak essence. Well-aged. Earthy and warm. Tingly. Mmmm.
Dec 23rd, 2020Great wine for price point. WTSO
Great wine for price point. WTSO
1 person found it helpfulDec 8th, 2013Still very young wine, but will show lovely fruit and tannic integration in 8 to 10 years, a very nice, earthy, rich wine.
Still very young wine, but will show lovely fruit and tannic integration in 8 to 10 years, a very nice, earthy, rich wine.
Feb 25th, 20132001. WS rates it 93. We got blackberry, cedar, spice. Very good and still life left.
2001. WS rates it 93. We got blackberry, cedar, spice. Very good and still life left.
Jun 1st, 2017Lots of oak on this one. Smooth yet heavy on the palate.
Lots of oak on this one. Smooth yet heavy on the palate.
Dec 3rd, 2016Very intriguing blend. Both on palate and nose are noticeable tannins of vanilla. One can note darker berries, finishing itself off with the typical Cab-oaky taste. Very good. Slightly sweeter, most likely due to the vanilla. Medium bodied. Great vintage and price.
Very intriguing blend. Both on palate and nose are noticeable tannins of vanilla. One can note darker berries, finishing itself off with the typical Cab-oaky taste. Very good. Slightly sweeter, most likely due to the vanilla. Medium bodied. Great vintage and price.
Sep 7th, 2016This 2001 vintage will be LOVED by anyone who appreciates of wild wines. Forget the stupidly low price. This is a 10. There are other 10's, but they are all perfect in their own way
This 2001 vintage will be LOVED by anyone who appreciates of wild wines. Forget the stupidly low price. This is a 10. There are other 10's, but they are all perfect in their own way
Nov 4th, 2015