Bodegas Valduero Ribera Duero Crianza 2003

Great with steak. Definitely needs some cellaring time to integrate.

January 2008

I love tempranillo and this is a great one, especially for the price! I even love it now (Mar 2008), but need to lay some down. It is earthy with licorice and spices. The nose is great and the taste follows up.

March 2008

A rich Tempranillo from Spain's Ribera del Duero. Lauded by Robert Parker.

April 2009

A rich Tempranillo from Spain's Ribera del Duero. Lauded by Robert Parker. Valduero returns with a roar after a couple years' absence from the US. This family-owned winery is one of top small producers in Ribera del Duero. Like Rioja, Ribera del Duero's magic wines are made from the Tempranillo grape, which is called Tinto Fino in this part of Spain. Valduero's Crianza is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes and is aged for 14 months in American oak barrels and another year and a half in bottle before release. This Crianza has been hailed by Robert Parker as "a thick, rich, read more...layered, opulent wine with abundant ripe tannin and outstanding balance. 92 pts." A ruby colored wine with a big nose of fruit (blackberry and sour cherry), licorice, and toasted oak. Lavishly smooth on the palate with berry fruit, vanilla, spice, cinnamon, and mint flavors. The tannin and acid balance, and nuanced finish show that this wine has the potential to age beautifully in a good cellar. Drink now to 2025 with grilled meat, roast beef, hard cheeses, and, especially, roasted lamb or lamb chops.Pair With: Chicken Sausage, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pork, Grilled Red Meats, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork Sausage, Red Meats, Roasted Red Meats    (hide)

April 2009

Fruchtige Aromen, ausgewogene Schärfe. Im Mund samten, gut stukturiert mit schönem Nachklang

April 2009

medium ruby . red fruit,toffee,berry,sour cherry. smooth,sweet fruit,merlot style,vanilla,berries,spice,cinamon,mint,old wood,smooth,fruity+pleasant finish

December 2008