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Mibal Crianza Ribera del Duero Tempranillo

8.813 ratings

9.03 pro ratings

Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain

Tempranillo

Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.1

A fresh Crianza from the Duero. Nose is more bark than its bite, with robust crushed blackberries & graphite, but on the palate a slimmer yet still scrumptious blend of cassis, more blackberries, and that graphite thing. Never descends into tutti fruity or not matured enough fruit,as the tannins are nicely polished (with air),& the relative youth keeps things accessible. TEdwards import.
Bottle shared at Jose Andres’s Spanish Diner in his sprawling Mercado, at Hudson Yards.

A fresh Crianza from the Duero. Nose is more bark than its bite, with robust crushed blackberries & graphite, but on the palate a slimmer yet still scrumptious blend of cassis, more blackberries, and that graphite thing. Never descends into tutti fruity or not matured enough fruit,as the tannins are nicely polished (with air),& the relative youth keeps things accessible. TEdwards import.
Bottle shared at Jose Andres’s Spanish Diner in his sprawling Mercado, at Hudson Yards.

Oct 24th, 2022

8.9

Good choice for the price. Still not blown away but solid. Dry. Kurt wine.

Good choice for the price. Still not blown away but solid. Dry. Kurt wine.

Jun 10th, 2023

8.9

Good! Dry but very pleasant. Would try again. Not blown away but could be a good one to have. Drank nicely the next day. Kurt wine.

Good! Dry but very pleasant. Would try again. Not blown away but could be a good one to have. Drank nicely the next day. Kurt wine.

Apr 30th, 2023

8.8

Plush fruit not oak. Deep purple w late rising tannins dry the finish. Excellent w a New Year’s beef stew.

Plush fruit not oak. Deep purple w late rising tannins dry the finish. Excellent w a New Year’s beef stew.

Sep 21st, 2020

9.2

Throughly drinkable on it's own while also substantial enough to pair with meat or cheese.

Throughly drinkable on it's own while also substantial enough to pair with meat or cheese.

Sep 12th, 2017

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.8

Joe had this 6 months ago

Joe had this 6 months ago

Oct 12th, 2023

9.1

Camilo had this 7 years ago

Camilo had this 7 years ago

Aug 11th, 2017

Chadwick Torres

8.6

Chadwick had this 9 months ago

Chadwick had this 9 months ago

Jul 30th, 2023

9.0

Ed had this 2 years ago

Ed had this 2 years ago

Jun 7th, 2022

8.5

Alvin had this 5 years ago

Alvin had this 5 years ago

Sep 12th, 2019