Bodegas y Vinedos Valderiz, s.l.-Valderiz-Ribera Del Duero=Spain-2014-15.0% Alcohol-23.98-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, cassis, chocolate and spices on finish, needs a couple more years to develop. RP-90 WS-94 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
La Rioja Alta, S.A.-Vina Alberdi-Tempranillo-Reserva-Rioja-Spain-2010-13.5% Alcohol-$20.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red with cherry, tobacco, and some vanilla, good not great. RP-91 WS-89 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.