2004 Bodega Asenjo & Manso Ribera del Duero Silvanus

2004 Bodega Asenjo & Manso Ribera del Duero Silvanus – Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero (2/13/2010)
Fruit and earth aromas explode from the glass. Extremely rich and sweet mouthfeel: dried cherries, ripe plums, bacon, cranberry(?), freshly-plowed wet earth. Liberal use of toasty oak but not off-putting in this package. Balanced. Just a touch of rustic character links a modern wine making style with simple vino tinto roots. Unfortunately wine-searcher doesn’t show any availability because this one would tempt me. About $60 from a pricey restaurant wine list but I’d say it would be worth that retail. Excellent with a wonderful future. 92+ (92 pts.)

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