Ribera del Duero

Bodegas Finca Vaqueros I’Corus Condado 2003

This wine is a bit older and gets a couple of extra months in American oak than its younger brother, Quinta, and its all the better for it. Again, its a fairly savoury and rustic wine with some amazing acid and balance.

A bit of VA on opening that blows off, then its into the good stuff: musky black current, dark cherry, and a touch of blueberry with some thyme, sage and barnyard. Great mouth feel and balance, with some minerally acid that really drives. Fine but firm tannins. A savory and juicy palate that mirrors the nose. This is more about the structure, but the fruit is great too. I could drink a lot of this. 91 Pts.

Source: Broadway Liquor Distributors Price: $25 Closure: Conventional Cork

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