Balbas 2009 Ardal Gran Reserva Selección Especial (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / Ardal Gran Reserva Selección Especial
Variety: Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon Northern Spain
Winery: Balbas / Ribera del Duero

Baked raisiny aromas of spice cake are almost overdone. Like many 2009 RDDs, this is huge, tannic and massive as a whole. A woody flavor profile includes earthy jammy berry fruit, while this is heavy with campfire notes on the finish. This is 80% Tempranillo and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink through 2023.