RED WINES
RIBERA DEL DUERO
95 Bodegas Viyuela 2018 Reserva (Ribera del Duero). This dark ruby-colored wine has aromas of black cherry, wild mountainside herbs and clove. It opens on a spicy note with anise and mint flavors that are joined by blackberry, cassis, mocha, violet and orange zest flavors. Polished tannins and a rich note of chocolate-covered cherry continue on the palate. Terroir Connections. —M.D.
abv: 14.5% Price: $49
93 Bodega Virgen de la Asunción 2016 El Canto Del Ángel Tinto Fino (Ribera del Duero). This wine has full on aromas of red plum, black cherry and blackberry with a top note of eucalyptus. It has flavors of black olive tapenade, ripe black and red fruits and a touch of saddle leather. The tannins are bold but silky and the finish goes on and on. Hidalgo Imports, LLC. —M.D.
abv: 15% Price: $55
Deep red-violet to the eye, this wine has a nose of blackberry, olive tapenade and fennel frond. A nice level of acidity tempers
