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Costaval 2005 Crianza Red (Ribera del Duero)
- $26
Arguably on the heavy and rich side, but if you like chocolate, spice and pretty good pop across the palate, this is recommended. Rugged but not out of whack, with meaty dark-fruit flavors and bitter espresso/pepper on the finish. Should come together nicely over the next two years.
— M.S.
(8/1/2008)
Costaval 2004 Reserva Red (Ribera del Duero)
- $42
Supremely dense, with plum and berry jam, charred beef and molasses on the nose. The flavors go straight to blackberry, vanilla and chocolate, while the feel is full-bodied and probably a touch more tannic than desirable. Flush and even more tannic on the finish. Needs food and/or time in the cellar.
— M.S.
(10/1/2008)
Costaval 2006 Roble Red (Ribera del Duero)
- $16
“Roble” means oak and there’s no shortage of oak on this youngster. The nose smells almost like melted cheese and bread at first, but then it settles and lets out subtle leather and fruit aromas. The palate is juicy and fresh, with forward black cherry and plum flavors. Definitely lively, and with no tricks up its sleeve.
— M.S.
(10/1/2008)
Costaval 2006 Joven Red (Ribera del Duero)
- $13
This rings true as a young Ribera. It has a mild foxy/herbal hint to the black-fruit nose, while the palate is wall-to-wall plump, with flavors that don’t just settle on boring. With some pepper and heft on the finish, this is good everyday stuff. Nice texture; a bit herbal.
— M.S.
(10/1/2008)
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