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- jatar400 - 05-14-2003
Need to find the best red wines from la rivera del duero
- dananne - 05-14-2003
Two I really enjoy are Emilio Moro's 1999 ($25, WS gave it an 89, FWIW) and Bodegas Valderiz's 1999 ($25, WS 92, again FWIW). The first is drinking nicely right now, but will benefit from some aging. The second is not ready yet -- needs at least 3-5 years. It will be fantastic, I think. Really a powerful wine.
For less expensive, short-term drinkers, go with an Abadia Retuerta Rivola (about $10), or if you like "International-style" wines, try their Selection Especial (about $18).
- dananne - 09-22-2009
Don't know why it took me so long to come back to the '99 Emilio Moro, but we finally cracked it on Sunday. No evident bricking, but there was certainly a whiff similar to an aged Rioja on the nose, and similar flavors followed. All secondary stuff -- leather, tobacco, muted fruit. It's not as good as the best aged Rioja, but very nice for a $25 bottle from Ribera del Duero. I only bought 2, so that's all for that one. I may pop the Valderiz next.