Opaque purple. Suave, oak spice-accented blackberry and candied plum aromas, complicated by sexy violet and rose florality. Sweet and velvety but focused, with lively blueberry and creme de mure on the palate and hints of candied licorice and black tea on the back. Firms up on the finish but there's a boatload of sweet, potent dark fruit here, suggesting that this will repay another five-plus years of aging.

Community Tasting Notes (average 92 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 9 notes)

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 10/07

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 169 on Feb-07

Rating for Spain-Vinos de la Tierra (VdlT)-Ribera del Duero: 95 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

92 p, 2008-2015