Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro Ribera del Duero Reserva

Dinner at Dibbs's : Not a region that I am familiar with, this was a modern wine that did not come across as spoofy. A Bordeaux nose of tobacco and cassis, but on the palate it was a little sweet to be one. A touch of VA on the nose that gave it good lift, smelled like a Burgundy in a Zalto Burg funnily enough. Better with air as the purple fruit became more expressive. I don't usually like the …

Still very much alive, extraordinary

Had this in the cellar for five years before popping it tonight. Very dark against the Viña Ardanza. A lot more oak as well. The nose is warmer, with caramel and vanilla, most likely coming from the oak as well. On the palate it is medium to full, acid is lower than its counterpart and fruit is more prominent. There's some sweetness on the mid-palate that vanishes on the finish. I think this may need more time to gain some …

Got this on closeout for $30 and it was a good buy. Plenty of rich cherry fruit mixes with a variety of oak flavors, notably cedar and vanilla. Smooth, enjoyable, and still going strong.

Full bodied, lots of fruit and vanilla, smooth. Still balanced and enjoyable. A treat to dark chocolate. Too expensive, though.

A full bodied, creamy and fruity vanilla experience. Beautifully elegant despite having almost too much of everything. Very enjoyable.

I liked the wine. However, I think it is overpriced and the Arzuaga Crianza offers much better value.

"Wine of the year" in Finland. Good and balanced although the oak was quite much. Still not a buyer again at the price of 40 euros.

almost ripe (slightly young) blackberries, well balanced, smooth finish. A very drinkable wine for a private evening for two or a dinner party the same!

Aromas de frutas negras. Muito intenso. Bom exemplar de Ribeira Del Duero. Vinho voluptuoso. Preenche bem a boca.

Purple colour to the rim. Liquorice, chocolate and herbaceous edges. Taste is rich flavour of black berry, brambly with pronounce tannins which soften in glass with sweet finish. Interesting nose and flavours, a food wine.