94
points
Teofilo Reyes 1996 Reserva Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
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$150
Dark cherry aromas and beautifully integrated oak with attractive mint-menthol notes grace the complex nose. The flavors are very complex as well, with tart cherry, licorice, balsamic, prune and cocoa notes dancing on the palate. Big in scale but very well balanced, with a long dry finish and firm but not sharp tannins. Truly excellent. (Available in magnums only…
— M.M.
(8/1/2000)
89
points
Teofilo Reyes 1998 Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
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$36
Solid fruit, a strong scent of violets, and a nutty, gamy element mark the nose of this solid red. Flavorful, with sour cherry, red berry and licorice elements on the palate, and an even finish with fine tannins. This is a smooth and sophisticated wine that still has good grip, from a master winemaker. (Available fall 2000.)
— M.M.
(8/1/2000)