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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2015	Bodegas Y Vinedos Valderiz	Valderiz	Impressive aromas of dark spice and pepper with graphite and ripe dark berries. This has a very plushand succulent palate with rich dark plums, dark chocolate and berries. Fresh, concentrated and powerful Ribera. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	94		2018-08-31
2016	Bodegas y Vinedos Valderiz	Valdehermoso Roble	Explosive blueberry nose with plenty of ripe fruit, but only medium-bodied with moderate tannins. This is a good introdution to this region. Drink now or in 2019.	James Suckling	90		2018-08-31
2011	Bodegas Ramirez de la Piscina	Gran Reserva	Aromas of walnuts, dark fruit and cedar follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with a tight and focused center palate and chocolate and plum flavors at te end. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	92		2018-08-31
2015	Bodegas Ramirez de la Piscina	Crianza	The depth here is impressive. Ripe dark plums and cherries lead to a palate with a bright core of ripe red-plum flavor. Slick tannin finish. Drink now.	James Suckling	90		2018-08-31
2014	Bodegas Ramirez de la Piscina	Seleccion Reserva	A slew of plum and blueberry aromas here with just a hint of violets. Ripe and generously tannic, this is a richwine for the vintage, but also well balanced on the moderately long, supple finish. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	90		2018-08-31
2015	Bodegas Y Vinedos Ilurce	Rio Mazos Graciano	Extremely vivid and racy, this has attractive, fresh black cherries, modest tannins and crisp acidity. A very food-friendly, new-style red Rioja. Drink now or in 2019.	James Suckling	90		2018-08-31
2016	Bodegas Y Vinedos Ilurce	Rio Madre Graciano	The ripeness here is intense with jammy raspberry and blackberry aromas laced with herbal nuances. The palate has a slippery, succulent feel, saturated in plum and blackberry flavors, soft tannins and an easygoing finish. Drink now.	James Suckling	90		2018-08-31
2014	Bodegas Bhilar	Phinca Encanto Rufete	A fine and tight red with black cherry, spice and berry character. Medium body, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.	James Suckling	90		2018-08-31
2013	Mas d'en Gil Priorat	Coma Alta	An intense nose showing butter, acacia, caramel and cooked-apple character. Full body, good fruit concentration and refreshing acidity that follows through to a medium and spicy finish. Some wood and yeast undertones. Drink now.	James Suckling	90		2018-08-31
2015	Mas d'en Gil Priorat	Bellmunt	Quite earthy and savory with very ripe, but not overripe blackberries. Rich with generous, rather soft tannins and quite a long, savory finish. A good food-wine. Drink now or hold.	James Suckling	90		2018-08-31