-Gary Vaynerchuk, Winelibrary TV

This wine was made from truly top-quality grapes of excellent ripeness, which is demonstrated from the beginning to the end of the tasting. The wine displays an intense colour with a bluish rim and a cherry-red core. Attractive, perfectly integrated fruit aromas come to the fore with power and concentration. The reasonably priced 2004 Emilio Moro is a terrific Ribera del Duero aged in equal parts French and American oak prior to bottling. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by a projected nos...

Medium red. Floral and spicy on the nose, with fresh red fruit aromas and notes of minerals and coffee. Sweet, nicely focused red fruit flavors are lifted by bright acidity. Finishes brisk and sweet, with very good length and a lingering impression of tangy red berries.

Community Tasting Notes (average 93 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 4 notes)

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 10/07

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 166 on Aug-06

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 12/15/06

Rating for Spain-Dominiaciones de Origen (DO)-Rioja: 95 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

Rating 91 average $23-28

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