Wines From Ribera Del Duero In Spain

Wines From Ribera Del Duero In Spain – Episode #373

December 18, 2007

Today Gary explores the wines of Ribera one of the most exciting regions in the world!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Urban RiberaRibera Del Duero
2004 Emilio Moro Ribera Del DueroRibera Del Duero
2001 Bodegas Aster CrianzaRibera Del Duero

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December 19, 2007

Grape Expectations
2006 The Black Chook Shiraz/Viognier. After the episode on shiraz/viognier blends I tried to find one of the wines on the show. Couldn’t get any of them but my local wine shop suggested this one.
December 19, 2007

Simon
QOTD: Definitely and without a doubt, Dolcetto! Now I can’t believe I didn’t know about it sooner.
December 19, 2007

SS Chris
QOTD #2 answer: The 2005 Von Hovel Oberemmeler Hutte Kabinett Riesling from Ep. #169. What an amazing pairing w/ Thai food…YUMMY

This lead me to appreciate that sweetness can not only be good but be delicious…. which lead me to probably my WOTY last year… the 2005 Domaine Des Baumard Quarts De Chaume…. Oh My God!!! this stuff is pure nectar!! but ALL thanks to you and the Thunder Show!!! oh and to Gene V.too, but he’s part of the whole thunder connection too!!
December 19, 2007

SS Chris
Great Ep…you were on fire today!!!

QOTD: The two ‘05 Tensley Syrahs (Colson Canyon & Three Creek)…thanks to you and Joey T. who helped ROCK that Ep.
December 19, 2007

BobMac
I bought a bottle of Riondo Prosecco after you reviewed it, and I loved it.
December 19, 2007

vivaitalia
QOTD: The Altesino Rosso de Altesino. I used to drink only Italian wines but in the past few years i’ve gone away from them completely. It showed me that there was still great value to be had there. Sorry the wines didn’t quite live up this episode, I love RBD. I could give you quite a few under $25 wines that kill it! I did love the Emilio Moro, but the ‘03 was even better.
December 19, 2007

HO
QOTD
I have not been watching too long so I have not tried any wine inspired by the show, but i did seek out a Duro last weekend which i will try over the christmas holiday
scott
PS thanks for the coupon for the tee shirts
December 19, 2007

SteveW
QOTD:
1)2004 El Nido Clio – Great wine that has been enjoyed by everyone I served it to.
2)2003 Boudreaux Cellars 2003 – After your show I was able to find 4 bottles of this vintage, I live in WA but I had never tried any of their wines. Rob Newsom was just at my local wine shop tasting his 2004 wines.
December 19, 2007

Adam
Faunus Primitivo Di Manduria 2005, because I couldn’t find a Primitivo reviewed on the show. Big Thunder.
December 19, 2007

virid
QOTD: Black Pig and Innocent Bystander.
December 19, 2007

Jon
Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz 2004
December 19, 2007

Gregster007
I tasted the Trevor Jones port. Love it!! I introduced it to my cigar buddies along with some roaring forties blue cheese. It was an instant hit. I’m bringing Riondo Presocco for christmas. Hopefully it will be a hit as well.
December 19, 2007

Jim Sargent
Yeah, the Black Pig was killer.
December 19, 2007

fruit bomb baby
QOTD: Sparkling Red Wines, notably D’Arenberg “Peppermint Paddock,” Sparkling Chambourcin, McLaren Vale. Just rocks my socks off.
December 19, 2007

Ernest_G
QOTD: At this very moment, Innocent Bystander ‘05 (since my shop was out of the ‘04). I have to agree on the balance it has and not over the top. Also, ever since you tasted two Charles Creek wines (Miradero and Pasatiempo), I haven’t stopped buying that line of wine. My favorite being Muy Bonito, which I’d like to see you try.
December 19, 2007

Alex
i really liked a 2001 castello di bossi chianti classico
and i really enjoyed the fruit explosion in a 2005 Nivole moscato
…but im a newb haha
December 18, 2007

Christopher J
QOTD: The Torrontes and Monica from the Thanksgiving pack, and PV of course. I love trying new wines, I learn a lot from the show. Thanks Gary!
December 18, 2007

Robert Rittenhouse
QOTD: Ive only bought three wines since watching the thunder show (sadly) but I dont have to good of a budget. The last wine I tried was a Corbett Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon. YUCK!!!!!!!!

The best one I liked was either the cheap sutter home white zin or best of all was the even cheaper Lambrusco from Ruinte. They all tasted like they had an overpowering alcohol but they werent bad besides the oak monster in the cab.

~Robert
December 18, 2007

Mr.Sato
QOTD: 2001 Annie’s Lane “Copper Trail” Shiraz/Cab/Merlot blend. This one was hard to describe, but mostly it was new and old worlds colliding… perfect tannin structure and nice deep red fruit. It really paired well with our meal.. so when I found out that the winery targets this wine for restaurants it made perfect sense. Hard to get though. I’m currently trying to get my favorite retailer to order some for me though the US distributor.

Here’s a show that actually introduced me to a wine I didn’t know about! Rockin! Actually, it isn’t the first, but it doesn’t happen often. Thanks Gary!
December 18, 2007

Doug in St. Louis
QOTD: 2001 Fattoria Pinino Brunello Di Montalcino. Happened across it in a luxury grocery while traveling in Minneapolis earlier this year…totally lived up to GV’s 97 points, and for only ~$65 if I remember correctly…
December 18, 2007

Jason Chu
QOTD: 2005 Reserve Rosenblum Black Muscat. I tried this wine before I started watching the Thunder Show. After watching it, I searched the wine library TV archive to see if you’ve reviewed it or not. That’s when I saw you reviewed the 2004 Rosenblum Black Muscat. It totally changed my wine tasting experience!
December 18, 2007

2thdr
QOTD: The Ancient Pillars Saki. I had a blind tasting with friends and owners of my favorite chinese restaurant. They loved it,knew they hadn’t had anything like it, and enjoyed it at room temp. 2thdr
December 18, 2007

John Cabot
Radool show big G. You rock the casbah!
Qotd- Rusack 05 Pinot Santa Maria Valley. Strawberry leather(circa 1980)fruit roll up all day long, great purity and perfect balance. Gorgeous stuff!
December 18, 2007

Hans
QOTD: Hands down, the 2000 Oberto Barolo Albarella. The best $40 I’ve spent in a long time. My wife and I enjoyed it with a couple of grilled veal chops.
December 18, 2007

Jesse (PatsFan) G.
QOTD: GeeVee, after watching the episodes around Turkey Day, i went out and got the Coume del Mas 2005 Schistes and shared it with the family… it brought some serious thunder!!!