Valduero Ribera del Duero Crianza 2004

A delicious Ribera Crianza. With wines like this, who cares about the Reservas!
Full-bodied and jammy berry flavors and a rich midpalate of chocolate, spice and vanilla flavors. Potent finish on ripe tannins. Open early and let this wine breathe... or decant it.

• Tags:
• Berry
• jam
• chocolate
• vanilla
• powerful

December 2008

A rich Tempranillo from Spain's Ribera del Duero. Lauded by critics on both sides of the Atlantic.

February 2009

A rich Tempranillo from Spain's Ribera del Duero. Lauded by critics on both sides of the Atlantic. 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 recently received high marks read more...from both Robert Parker and the Peñn Guide to Spanish Wine. 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 2020 with grilled meat, roast beef, hard cheeses, and, especially, roasted lamb or lamb chops. If enjoyed now, please open and let breathe for at least 45 minutes before serving.Pair With: Chicken Sausage, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pork, Grilled Red Meats, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork Sausage, Red Meats, Roasted Red Meats    (hide)

August 2009

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Messenger A rich Tempranillo from Spain's Ribera del Duero. Lauded by critics on both sides of the Atlantic. 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 recently received high marks from both Robert Parker read more...and the Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine. 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 2020 with grilled meat, roast beef, hard cheeses, and, especially, roasted lamb or lamb chops. If enjoyed now, please open and let breathe for at least 45 minutes before serving.Pair With: Chicken Sausage, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pork, Grilled Red Meats, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork Sausage, Red Meats, Roasted Red Meats    (hide)

A rich Tempranillo from Spain's Ribera del Duero. Lauded by critics on both sides of the Atlantic. 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 recently received high marks read more...from both Robert Parker and the Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine. 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 2020 with grilled meat, roast beef, hard cheeses, and, especially, roasted lamb or lamb chops. If enjoyed now, please open and let breathe for at least 45 minutes before serving.Pair With: Chicken Sausage, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pork, Grilled Red Meats, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork Sausage, Red Meats, Roasted Red Meats    (hide)

October 2008

No written review

May 2009