Ribera del Duero

Cillar de Silos Crianza 2005

This is one of my favourite wines from Ribera del Duero.  It isn't over the top, its very classy, and ages very well.  You pay a bit more than your average Crianza, but its worth every cent.  2005 was an almost perfect year in Ribera del Duero, except for some small patch of frost at the end of September and one of the driest summers on record.

As always this wine has a very expressive and aromatic nose of cherries, mulberry, violets, earth and mocha coffee.  In the mouth the wine shows great balance and intensity with fine tannins and a touch of acid on the finish.  The palate is a bit closed at the moment. But this is normal at this stage, this wine tends to need a couple of years to really strut its stuff.  Cherries and Mulberry, a bit of earthy sage and pepper.  If you're a Ribera del Dureo nut, this is a must buy. If you do grab some,  put it in the cellar for a couple of years, then drink over the following 8.  93 Pts.

Source: The Spanish Acquisition Cost: $55 Closure: Conventional Cork

Web: www.cillardesilos.es

Other vintages: 2004