Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
88
/100
Reviews
24
professional
Vintages
1
2011
Other
88/100
Tempranillo
NV
Community Reviews
2525
Reviews
88.2
Avg Score
91
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Taster #6620
· May 11, 2019
85/100
Opened but not decanted 2 hours before drinking. The south facing vines in the El Carril vineyard are 26-36 years old. 100% Tinto Fino. Deep purple color. This was very rustic with a burnt fruit quality. 85 points.
2011 vintage
Taster #1788
· Dec 4, 2018
90/100
Hmmm, I didn't know I had this in the cellar. Popped as an addition to kebabs, this sat on the counter for a few hours. Moderate at best, it certainly blossomed into an Old World table wine with air. Dark fruit, dusty cellar and dried red fruit and herbs. At first pop, 84-86, with air, 90.
2011 vintage
Taster #4768
· Sep 23, 2018
88/100
decent in all respects but nothing special.
2011 vintage
Taster #4768
· Sep 8, 2016
90/100
still needs some time to reach its potential. Nice QPR.
2011 vintage
Taster #0935
· Jan 23, 2016
85/100
4th Saturday Group brown bagger (Rick's & Cris') : Notes of forest floor, black fruit and vanilla. No fruit on the attack with plum and black fruit qualities coming in on the midpalate and finish. There's a harshness to the finish that I do not care for. Meh.
2011 vintage
Taster #7477
· Jan 4, 2015
90/100
Very dark in the glass, black fruit on the nose. I got some maple or bacon almost as well. Don't know what that was about. Good full mouthfeel, rich tasting. Immediately after the first sip, I wanted more. It got better with a bit of air, but still fine to PnP. I haven't had many Ribera del Douro's, but so far, I like it. As someone else said, it almost had some cabernet qualities. I'll definitely seek this out again, …
2011 vintage
Taster #9674
· Nov 26, 2014
88/100
This was a decent flavorful wine, but the thing I'll remember most about it was how it improved second day.
2011 vintage
Taster #4963
· Sep 23, 2014
90/100
I wish I had more
2011 vintage
Taster #0935
· Aug 30, 2014
90/100
4th Saturday Group (Mike's & LA's) : Aromas of pomegranate, raspberry and black fruit with a dusty undertone. Flavors of blue and black fruit, with a mineral-tinged finish. Red and black fruit as it sat; cool climate fruit. Guessed Sonoma Cab Sauv.
2011 vintage
Taster #9493
· Jun 28, 2014
88/100
- Garnet color.
2011 vintage
Taster #1788
· Jun 2, 2014
87/100
Dark fruit, kind "meh, but ok for $12.
2011 vintage
Taster #2682
· May 22, 2014
89/100
Popped and poured, but would reward air time. Aromas of blackberry, plum, smoke, chocolate, espresso and dried herbs. Blackberry, black plum and chocolate on the palate with firm, gripping tannins. Leads to a medium to long finish. Velvety rich texture. Full bodied. Good QPR.
2011 vintage
Taster #1923
· Feb 28, 2014
85/100
nose: blueberry and raspberry. A little latte, brown sugar, and generally fruity. Taste: very dry, medium body, smooth, coffee latte, blueberry and cassis. A little incense, cherry and cherry pit. Very easy drinking because it is smooth but it lack depth.
2011 vintage
Taster #4585
· Feb 28, 2014
86/100
Nose: big nose, very fruity! Blueberry, blackberry, currant jam, molasses, hint of shaved cedar. Taste: dry, medium body. Black fruits: blackberry and blueberry, ripe blue plum, dried black currants. Quite smooth, nice blue plum skin and blackberry seed tannins. Very fruit focused, in a fresh way (not juicy way). Smooth but lack of richness though. 86.
2011 vintage
Taster #4963
· Jan 29, 2014
89/100
Great on night two, definitely needs air.
2011 vintage
Taster #2635
· Nov 4, 2013
90/100
Consistent with last bottle. Massive fruit when first opened, better depth with some air.
2011 vintage
Taster #2635
· Oct 14, 2013
91/100
Amazing wine. Fantastic now and think it could improve in a year or two.
2011 vintage
Taster #7060
· Oct 11, 2013
90/100
Amazing QPR at $11. Mid weight without the harsh edge you often get w/ low end Ribero del Dueros.
2011 vintage
Taster #0925
· Jul 18, 2013
88/100
I like this representation of tempranillo. Meets a nice middle ground between a Toro and Rioja. Great QPR.
2011 vintage
Taster #9274
· Jul 11, 2013
89/100
Nice full-bodied wine, but not very complex. But incredible QPR.
2011 vintage
Taster #9945
· Jun 9, 2013
88/100
easy drinker
2011 vintage
Taster #4998
· Jun 1, 2013
88/100
A nice mouth filling red. Lots of fruit, spice, black coffee on the nose and pallet. Hard to beat for the $$.
2011 vintage
Taster #3876
· May 20, 2013
88/100
Dark crimson, black cherry and smoky "stemy" notes on the nose, char and dark fruit on the attack but settles down to more primary berry fruit, finish is a bit green with cherry and blackberry fruit mixed in
2011 vintage
Taster #9677
· Mar 20, 2013
84/100
Deep color. The nose shows tobacco leaf, earth and dark red fruits in a rustic way. On the palate, this is medium full bodied with ok concentration and decent class. This is a bit rigid, and it finishes with only a bit of length. A rustic and fresh wine for immediate consumption.
2011 vintage
Taster #9318
· Mar 16, 2013
Dark purple core; mint, French oak creaminess, blackberry, and a slightly bitter note. Dcent QPR.
2011 vintage