December Deal #4

From a family-run estate comes this 95-point Tempranillo, a shining example of Ribera del Duero at its best. Whether you’re new to the region or a devoted fan, this red is proof that world-class wine doesn’t have to break the bank. Aged 14 months in oak barrels, it’s a beautifully balanced, old-world red with flavors of ripe black cherry and plum, layered with savory tobacco, mocha, and leather. Hints of minerality and balsamic lend depth, while Decanter praises its “amazing structure and nicely-integrated oak.” Perfect alongside pot roast, steak, or oxtail, it’s ready to enjoy now or to cellar through 2028.

Critic Notes:

• "Magnificent black cherry, tea leaf, cocoa and violet perfume. Elegant, round and silky on the palate, with ripe polished tannins, amazing structure and nicely-integrated oak. Fruit-driven and persistent finish." - 95 Points, Decanter
• "This inky ruby-colored wine offers aromas of black plum and caramel with a hint of summer farm stand. Flavors of wild blackberries and raspberries are joined by notes of mocha, black olive paste, truffle and a hint of leather. Sumptuous tannins coat the tongue and gums and evaporate into a dark berry finish." - 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast
• "A balanced, medium- to full-bodied red, with ripe, juicy black cherry and plum reduction flavors accented by savory notes of tobacco, smoke and milled pepper. The sweet fruit returns on the finish, with hints of vanilla and violet. Drink now through 2028." - 90 Points, Wine Spectator