SPAIN
RIBERA DEL DUERO
96 Valduero 2001 12 Años Gran Reserva (Ribera del Duero). For full review see page 110. Vinaio Imports. Editors’ Choice.
abv: 14% Price: $800
95 Valduero 2011 Gran Reserva (Ribera del Duero). For full review see page 111. Editors’ Choice.
abv: 14.5% Price: $99
94 Arzuaga 2009 Gran Reserva (Ribera del Duero). Smooth berry aromas are savory and offer a touch of tarry freshly laid asphalt. A deeply layered palate is rich in a chocolaty way, while flavors of blackberry, prune, oak spice and chocolate reflect a warm vintage (which 2009 was). A rounded and full finish is powerful yet balanced. Drink through 2024. Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd. —M.S.
abv: 14% Price: $120
A fully ripe and saturated nose hits hard with saturated blackberry, vanilla, coconut and raisin notes. A plush and
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