Monday, January 3, 2011

2004 Ribera del Duero Viña Mayor Reserva, $28.99 WS93

HIJOS DE ANTONIO BARCELÓ
Ribera del Duero Viña Mayor Reserva 2004

Score: 93
Release Price: $25
Country: Spain
Region: Spain
Issue: May 31, 2010
Top 100: 2010, Rank: 38
Designation: Smart Buys

This red shows focus and depth, with admirable purity to its black cherry, mineral, tobacco and tar notes. Offers an excellent balance of firm, well-integrated tannins and clean acidity. Not showy, but rock-solid. Drink now through 2016. 10,000 cases made. –TM

BCLS:
VINA MAYOR RESERVA - BARCELO 2004
BC 663, Lower Mainland 452