besttimewine.com Press Release 2

2005 Finca Allende Aurus
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 98
Drink 2008 - 2040
Cost: $241

The 2005 Aurus is 85% old-vine Tempranillo and 15% Graciano. It was aged for 24 months in French oak and bottled unfiltered. Purple/black in color, the aromatics seem to have an extra dimension of complexity. Notes of pain grille, pencil lead, crushed stone, blueberry, and blackberry are superb. This leads to a thick, rich, opulent, massive wine with an exceptionally lengthy finish and a decade of aging potential. Drink this behemoth through 2040. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Finca Allende Calvario
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 95
Drink 2013 - 2035
Cost: $145

The 2005 Calvario comes from a single vineyard planted in 1945. It is 90% Tempranillo, 8% Garnacha, and 2% Graciano aged for 16 months in new French oak. It delivers an alluring perfume of toasty new oak, wild black berry, black cherry, and floral notes. Layered and with serious depth, the wine has great concentration and balance. Give it 5-7 years in the cellar and drink it through 2035. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Finca Allende Allende
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 92
Drink -
Cost: $34

The 2005 Allende is 100% Tempranillo barrel-fermented and aged for 14 months in mostly new French oak. Purple-colored, it offers up an enticing bouquet of pain grille, crushed stone, spice box, scorched earth and blackberry. Ripe, layered, and complex, it has gobs of spicy fruit, several years of aging potential, and a lengthy finish. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Finca Sandoval
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Manchuela, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 94
Drink 2012 - 2025
Cost: $40-$44

The 2005 Finca Sandoval is 76% Syrah, 13% Mourvedre, and 11% Bobal fermented with native yeasts followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel with lees stirring, followed by aging from 11-13 months in French and American oak, a mix of new and seasoned 225 and 300-liter barrels. Purple-colored, the wine offers up an alluring nose of toasty oak, mineral, floral notes, blueberry, and blackberry. This leads to a full-bodied, ripe, layered wine with superb integration of oak, tannin, and acidity. There is enough structure to support 3-5 years of evolution in the cellar. This outstanding effort should be at its best between 2012 and 2025. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Finca Sandoval Finca Sandoval Tns
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Manchuela, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 92
Drink 2008 - 2020
Cost: $214

The Cuvee TNS was bottled only in magnum. It is a blend of 66% Touriga Nacional and 34% Syrah bottled without filtration. Inky purple-colored, it exhibits an expressive perfume of mineral, spice box, red currants, black currants, and blueberry. Smooth textured and elegant, the wine is already showing some complexity. It conceals some silky tannin and should evolve for several years in the cellar. Drink this tasty wine through 2020. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2004 Abel Mendoza Jarrarte
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 92
Drink -
Cost: $30

The 2004 Jarrarte was barrel fermented and aged in new French oak for 12 months. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up a fragrant bouquet of pain grille, pencil lead, black cherry, and blackberry. Supple, elegant, and almost Burgundy-like, it has plenty of silky fruit, several years of aging potential, and a long, pure finish. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Merum Priorati Osmin
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Priorat, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 93
Drink 2010 - 2020
Cost: $62

The 2005 Osmin is 42% Garnacha, 25% Carinena, with the balance Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot which was aged in new French oak for 12 months. It is purple in color with a superb bouquet of pain grille, slate, pencil lead, blueberry, and blackberry. Ripe, concentrated, and full-flavored, this is a relatively forward Priorat that will evolve for 2-3 years and drink well through 2020. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Bodegas Emilio Moro Malleolus de Sancho Martin
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Ribera Del Duero, Castilla Leon, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 98
Drink 2016 - 2040
Cost: $195

The 2005 Malleolus de Sancho Martin is a single vineyard wine encompassing less than 2 acres. Malolactic fermentation occurred in new French oak with lees stirring followed by 22 months in new French barriques. The wine offers a seductive perfume of wood smoke, cedar, saddle leather, spice box, floral notes, blueberry, and blackberry. Round, rich, and full-flavored, on the palate the wine is opulent and multidimensional. Give it 8-10 years of cellaring and drink this super lengthy effort through 2040. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Tel: (781) 461-5767

2005 Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Ribera Del Duero, Castilla Leon, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 92
Drink 2009 - 2015
Cost: $30

The 2005 Emilio Moro is purple-colored with a complex bouquet of wood smoke, toast, crushed stone, and blackberry. Supple, ripe, and forward, this tasty wine will evolve for 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now through 2015. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Tel: (781) 461-5767

2005 Bodegas Emilio Moro Malleolus
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Ribera Del Duero, Castilla Leon, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 93
Drink 2013 - 2020
Cost: $54-$70

The 2005 Malleolus is 100% Tinta del Pais which was barrel-fermented and aged for 18 months in French oak. Dark ruby-colored, it offers an expressive perfume of toasty oak, pencil lead, spice box, mineral, and black fruits. This is followed by a structured, firm wine that has excellent depth and length. It will evolve for 5-7 years and provide pleasure through 2020. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Tel: (781) 461-5767

2005 Bodegas Emilio Moro Malleolus de Valderramiro
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Ribera Del Duero, Castilla Leon, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 97
Drink 2014 - 2030
Cost: $175

The 2005 Mallelous de Valderramiro is 100% Tempranillo sourced from a single 85-year-old vineyard with tiny yields. The wine went through malolactic fermentation in new American oak with batonnage followed by aging in new French oak for 18 months. Inky purple-hued, the wine has stunning aromatics, kinky and complex. Notes of mineral/slate, pencil lead, espresso, wild blueberry and blackberry lead to a layered, opulent wine with superb concentration and great length. Give it 6-8 years of additional cellaring and drink it through 2030. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Tel: (781) 461-5767

2004 Muga Torre Muga
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 96
Drink 2015 - 2025
Cost: $70-$100

The 2004 Torre Muga is 75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, and 10% Graciano. It is aged for 3 months in large wood vats before spending 18 months in new French oak. Inky purple-hued, it exhibits a superb nose of wood smoke, pencil lead, spice box, scorched earth, and blackberry. This leads to a layered, opulent wine with 5-7 years of aging potential. It has great balance and should drink at its best from 2015 to 2025. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain. Tel: (781) 461-5767

2004 Muga Aro
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 98
Drink 2016 - 2040
Cost: $212

The 2004 Aro is 70% Tempranillo and 30% Graciano. Sourced from the estate s oldest vines, the wine is barrel-fermented and aged for 18 months in new French oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers an uplifting nose of pain grille, crushed stone, spice box, espresso, licorice, and assorted black fruits. Opulent and layered, the wine has superb depth, great concentration and a very long finish. Give it 8-10 years in the cellar and drink it through 2040. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain. Tel: (781) 461-5767

2000 Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 92
Drink 2008 - 2015
Cost: $48

The 2000 Prado Enea Gran Reserva is 80% Tempranillo with the balance Garnacha, Mazuela, and Graciano. The wine is aged for one year in oak vats followed by 3 years in new French oak followed by 3 years in bottle prior to release. Dark ruby-colored, the wine s appearance reveals a bit of age in a traditional style. It offers up a complex bouquet of cedar, pencil lead, mineral, spice box, and blackberry. On the palate it is elegant with ample sweet, ripe fruit, good flavors and moderate length. Drink it through 2015. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain. Tel: (781) 461-5767

2004 Muga Reserva Unfiltered
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 93
Drink -
Cost: $27

The 2004 Muga Reserva is dark ruby-colored with an enticing nose of pain grille, pencil lead, crushed stone, and blackberry. This leads to an elegant wine with layers of flavor, several years of aging potential, and a lengthy finish. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain. Tel: (781) 461-5767

2004 Muga Rioja Reserva Seleccion Especial
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 94
Drink 2008 - 2030
Cost: $44

The 2004 Muga Reserva Seleccion Especial is deep crimson-colored. Dense and packed, it offers up aromas of cedar, spice box, mineral, pencil lead, and assorted black fruits. It nicely conceals enough structure for 6-8 years of evolution. This lengthy effort should drink well through 2030. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain. Tel: (781) 461-5767

2005 Bodegas El Nido Clio
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Jumilla, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 95
Drink 2014 - 2025
Cost: $45-$55

The 2005 Clio, composed of 70% old-vine Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, is opaque purple-colored with an enthralling bouquet of pain grille, spice box, violets, espresso, blueberry, and blackberry. Layered, opulent, and full-flavored, this thick wine has superb concentration and balance. It will evolve for 6-8 years and drink well through 2025. The winemaking at the El Nido project is overseen by renowned Australian vigneron Chris Ringland. After a meticulous selection process, the grapes are basket pressed and fermented in oak. Malolactic fermentation occurs in new French and American oak where the wine remains for 26 months. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Bodegas El Nido El Nido
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Jumilla, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 98
Drink 2015 - 2030
Cost: $120-$175

The 2005 El Nido is a selection of the best grapes from the same vineyards. Opaque purple-colored, it has even better perfume than Clio. Already complex, it offers up a toasty aromatic array of violet, lavender, espresso, chocolate, blueberry compote, and blackberry liqueur. Smooth-textured and dense, the wine is rich and mouth-filling. It has a decade of aging potential at the least but is so juicy now that it would pair well with a 60-day dry-aged rib eye. It will show best between 2015 and 2030. The winemaking at the El Nido project is overseen by renowned Australian vigneron Chris Ringland. After a meticulous selection process, the grapes are basket pressed and fermented in oak. Malolactic fermentation occurs in new French and American oak where the wine remains for 26 months. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Numanthia Termanthia
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Toro, Castilla Leon, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 97
Drink -
Cost: $180-$344

The 2005 Termanthia received the 200% new oak treatment where it remained for 20 months. Opaque purple, the wine offers up plenty of toast, scorched earth, truffle, mineral, and assorted black fruits. Tightly wound and very backward, this powerful effort appears to be balanced but will need a decade of cellaring to become approachable. Not as much of a gamble as the Numanthia, it will require much patience by those who purchase it. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Numanthia
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Toro, Castilla Leon, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 92
Drink -
Cost: $44-$90

The 2005 Numanthia was aged for 19 months in new French oak. Opaque purple, it has a superb perfume of violets, mineral, wood smoke, blueberry, and blackberry. This leads to a firm, very structured wine with questionable balance. The finish is long but tannic. This is a wine that demands cellaring but purchasing it is a gamble. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Numanthia Termes
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Toro, Castilla Leon, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 92
Drink 2011 - 2018
Cost: $20-$70

The 2005 Termes was aged for 16 months in seasoned French oak. It exhibits a classy nose of cedar, mineral, spice box, and blackberry. Sweet, layered, and ripe, with tons of flavor, this balanced effort will evolve for 3-4 years and drink well through 2018. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Jorge Ordonez S L Esencia de Almachar
A Proprietary Blend Sweet White Dessert wine from Malaga, Andalucia, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 95
Drink -
Cost: $125

The 2005 Esencia de Almachar is fermented in French oak. Medium orange in color, like marmalade, it offers up an enthralling nose of orange peel, candied fruit, dried peaches, and apricots. Thick and viscous, the wine manages to keep its focus. It has superb depth and concentration and a long, pure finish. It is an exceptional achievement in sweet wine. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Jorge Ordonez S L Old Vines
A Proprietary Blend Sweet White Dessert wine from Malaga, Andalucia, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 94
Drink -
Cost: $76

The 2005 Old Vines is a selection of the best 80- to 100-year-old vineyards. It was fermented in new French oak and contains 250 g/l of residual sugar. Green gold in color, it has a superb bouquet of mineral, lime, slate, spring flowers, and tropical aromas. Sweet, viscous, and concentrated, with excellent focus and length, this is an unctuous, lengthy dessert wine with which to finish a meal. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2006 Jorge Ordonez S L Seleccion Especial
A Proprietary Blend Sweet White Dessert wine from Malaga, Andalucia, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 91
Drink 2008 - 2010
Cost: $23

The 2006 Seleccion Especial is stainless steel fermented. Light straw-colored with a slight green tint, it offers an alluring perfume of jasmine, honey, and tropical fruits. Medium-sweet, the wine is balanced by lively acidity. Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years with fruit desserts. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2006 Jorge Ordonez S L Victoria
A Proprietary Blend Sweet White Dessert wine from Malaga, Andalucia, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 93
Drink -
Cost: $51

The 2006 Victoria is a selection of the best vineyards over 50 years of age. A step up in sweetness, it has 258 g/l of residual sugar. The aromatics are more expressive with elements of honeysuckle, spring flowers, orange peel, and tropical fruits bordering on the exotic. Viscous and rich yet elegant, it has terrific concentration and length. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Vinedos de Paganos La Nieta
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 93
Drink 2008 - 2020
Cost: $99-$175

The 2005 La Nieta is sourced from its namesake vineyard planted in 1975. The wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak and bottled without filtration. Purple/opaque in color, it exhibits a brooding nose of toasty new oak, espresso, mineral, and assorted black fruits. This leads to a sweetly-fruited wine with some elegance and plenty of length. Although it will evolve for 2-3 years, this is a Rioja that can be enjoyed now through 2020. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Remelluri Blanco
A Proprietary Blend Dry White Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 92
Drink 2010 - 2015
Cost: $46-$55

The 2005 Remelluri Blanco is a blend of seven grape varieties sourced from 10.8 acres of vineyard. The Moscatel and Garnacha Blanca are raised in stainless steel while the Viognier, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Sauvignon Blanc are barrel-fermented separately, then aged for 12 months in French oak. Medium straw-colored, the wine has an expressive, vibrant bouquet with notes of fresh herbs, honey, spring flowers, citrus, and peach. It will gain additional complexity with 2-3 years in the bottle. The wine is well-balanced, crisp, and refreshing. It should drink well through 2015. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2003 Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza Rioja
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 93
Drink 2015 - 2025
Cost: $84

The 2003 Remirez de Ganuza is dark crimson-colored with a brooding bouquet of mineral, blackberry, and lack cherry. Layered, rich, and intense, the wine will evolve for 5-7 years while gaining complexity. It will be at its best from 2015-2025. One of the quality leaders in Rioja, Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza has produced superb wines in the more difficult 2003 vintage and the idyllic 2004 vintage. Both vintages are composed of 85% old-vine Tempranillo, 10% old-vine Graciano, 3% old-vine Garnacha, and 2% other. The wines are estate grown and bottled from 4 parcels with age ranging from 34 to 97 years. The wine is aged for 2 years in French and American oak prior to being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2004 Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza Rioja
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 96
Drink -
Cost: $84

The 2004 Remirez de Ganuza is dark ruby-colored with a splendidly expressive perfume of pain grille, crushed stone, scorched earth, and assorted black fruits. Youthful and tightly wound on the palate, the wine has all the components for potential greatness. Dense, lengthy, and complex, with 6-8 years of cellaring this wine will be smoking! One of the quality leaders in Rioja, Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza has produced superb wines in the more difficult 2003 vintage and the idyllic 2004 vintage. Both vintages are composed of 85% old-vine Tempranillo, 10% old-vine Graciano, 3% old-vine Garnacha, and 2% other. The wines are estate grown and bottled from 4 parcels with age ranging from 34 to 97 years. The wine is aged for 2 years in French and American oak prior to being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2004 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Amancio
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 92
Drink 2018 - 2035
Cost: $100-$155

The 2004 Amancio, from a single vineyard, had alcoholic fermentation in French oak followed by malolactic fermentation in new French barriques. The wine was then racked into a new set of French oak (the so-called 200% new oak treatment) for 24 months before bottling without fining or filtration. Inky purple in color, the wine exhibits a brooding nose of smoky, toasty new oak, crushed stone, espresso, blackberry, and plum. Dense and tightly wound, this very concentrated, lengthy effort demands 6-8 years of cellaring. It will perform at its best between 2018 and 2035. During that open window, my score will likely seem conservative. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria El Bosque
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 96
Drink 2018 - 2040
Cost: $110-$150

The Finca El Bosque label has become one of the benchmarks for the modern style of Rioja. The 2005 Finca El Bosque is sourced from its namesake vineyard encompassing 3.66 acres planted in 1973. It went through malolactic fermentation in new oak followed by 16 months in new, mostly French, oak. Inky purple-colored, it has a sexy nose of toasty new oak, truffle, espresso, mineral, blackberry, and plum. This leads to a muscular, tightly wound, layered wine with gobs of fruit and enough structure to evolve for a decade. Lengthy and pure, this superb effort will be at its best between 2018 and 2040. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Rioja Coleccion Privada
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Rioja, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 91
Drink 2015 - 2025
Cost: $34-$49

The 2005 Coleccion Privada comes from two 50-year-old vineyards. The wine was barrel-fermented and aged for 18 months in new French and American oak. Made in a more international style, the wine is opaque purple with aromas of toasty new oak, pencil lead, espresso, blackberry, and licorice. This leads to a full-bodied, layered Rioja with lots of spicy black fruits, a hint of chocolate, and enough ripe tannin to support 5-7 years of evolution in the cellar. The lengthy, pure finish suggests that this wine will have a bright future. It should be at its best between 2015 and 2025. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Vinas del Cenit Cenit
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Vines de la Tierra, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 93
Drink 2012 - 2025
Cost: $47

The 2005 Cenit is 100% Tinta de Toro from 60- to over 100-year-old ungrafted vines. The wine was barrel fermented and aged for 18 months new oak. Deep crimson-colored, it has a superb bouquet of cedar, wood smoke, saddle leather, tobacco, mineral, blueberry, and blackberry. Full-bodied, rich, and opulent, the wine is intense, complex, and structured for several years of cellaring. It should be at its best from 2012 to 2025. The region of Tierra del Vino de Zamora should have been included in the Toro D.O. but was overlooked when the boundaries were drawn. Vinas del Cenit has a total of 44 hectares, 15% of which are ungrafted 100-year-old vines used to make Triton. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Tel: (781) 461-5767

2005 Vinedos Alonso del Yerro Alonso del Yerro
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Ribera Del Duero, Castilla Leon, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 94
Drink -
Cost: $20-$48

Purple/black-colored, the 2005 Alonso del Yerro has a brooding nose of earth, mineral, blackberry, and blueberry compote. This is followed by a smooth-textured, opulent wine with tons of flavor. It has a long, pure finish and several years of aging potential. It is an excellent value for a Ribera del Duero of this quality. Vinedos Alonso del Yerro was purchased in 2002 and Stephane Derenoncourt was hired on as consultant. Malolactic fermentation was in new French oak followed by aging sur-lie for 12 months with batonnage. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

2005 Vinedos Alonso del Yerro Alonso del Yerro Maria
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Ribera Del Duero, Castilla Leon, Spain,

Review by
WA # , #175 (Feb 2008)
Rating: 95
Drink 2013 - 2025
Cost: $36-$60

The 2005 Alonso del Yerro Maria was aged for 18 months