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Legaris 1999 Reserva Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
- Editors' Choice
- $28
Understatedly stunning, with wintergreen and licorice gumdrop notes poking through a fruit-infested bouquet. The palate is genuine and pure, with cassis and plum, spice, and loads of leather. The finish is firm, with a warm earthiness that leaves you believing that this wine is right on form.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Legaris 2001 Reserva Tinta Fina (Ribera del Duero)
- $20
Starts out rough and almost rubbery, but patience will be rewarded with tight cherry, cassis and cola flavors jumping on a bed of cheek-starching tannins. Airing and food are key to enjoying this serious Tempranillo. Drink now–2011.
— M.S.
(4/1/2007)
Legaris 2004 Reserva Tinta Fina (Ribera del Duero)
- Online Exclusive
- $36
A big set of roasted aromas includes hints of smoke, mineral, bacon and black fruit. The palate is balanced and lifted by proper acidity, so the black-fruit flavors do not come across as heavy or cooked. Savory stuff, with vanilla and herb accents on a firm, long finish. Good structure; well-made wine.
— M.S.
(10/1/2009)
Legaris 2006 Crianza Tinto Fino (Ribera del Duero)
- Online Exclusive
- $27
Opens with floral, blueberry aromas, mineral notes and a spot of jammy candy. The palate is alert and well balanced, with grab and juicy flavors of raspberry and plum offset by a wave of buttery oak. Textured, full and satisfying on the finish. Very nice wine.
— M.S.
(2/1/2010)
Legaris 2005 Crianza Red (Ribera del Duero)
- $25
Aromas of citrus peel, candy and sweet fruit are challenging at first and better as they evolve. There’s a pine or fir quality to the wine, which makes it herbal and almost juniper-like. Surrounding that there’s cherry, berry and scratchy tannins. Rounds out into a deep, big wine that makes its point and tastes very much like Ribera del Duero.
— M.S.
(4/1/2009)
Legaris 2000 Crianza Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
- $15
Sweet and ripe, and a touch aggressive. That said, the spicy pepper and blackberry palate is satisfying. The finish offers vanilla, black pepper and wood resin. Very plump and fruity, with chocolaty edges. Definitely a good Ribera red, even if it comes in below the cream of the region.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Legaris 2003 Reserva Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
- $21
Dark, smoky and loaded with baked berry aromas indicative of a warm vintage. The flavors are sturdy yet superficial, with toast, vanilla and coconut shadings. Shows good chocolate and some depth, but not much length on the finish. Drink now.
— M.S.
(6/1/2007)
Legaris 2004 Crianza Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
- $16
Coconut, mint and plenty of raw oak aromas precede vanilla, toast and bullish fruit flavors. It runs kind of sticky and grabby on the palate, but all in all it’s of good quality even if the total package isn’t that complex or intriguing. It’s a drink-now kind of Ribera.
— M.S.
(6/1/2007)
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