Bodegas Y Vinedos Valderiz Valderiz, Ribera del Duero, Spain

瓦德茲酒莊瓦德茲紅葡萄酒

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The eponymous red 2015 Valderiz has notes of flowers, berries and spices, with contained ripeness and a juicy, full mouthfeel. There are abundant tannins that might require some more time in bottle and/or powerful food. 42,000 bottles.

The regular red 2014 Valderiz is a blend of grapes from six different plots planted with Tempranillo and as with all the old vineyards in the zone, some white Albillo. It fermented with natural yeasts and matured in oak barrels and some larger foudres for some 20 months. I'm missing here the finesse I was expecting in this wine, which felt a little too ripe and came through as warm and quite dense with very ripe flavors and a finish where the alcohol is slightly noticeable. Riper than what I like, but still pretty good in its style. 43,286 bottles and 1,200 magnums.

There are notes of coal and graphite in the 2011 Valderiz, under which there is a nice layer of violets, ripe plums, dark cherries and cassis, nicely integrated. The palate has good stuffing, lively tannins and moderate acidity. It could do with a little more freshness, though. 35,000 bottles.

The 2010 Valderiz contains 5% white Albillo grapes, in addition to the Tempranillo, from a vineyard planted in the early 1980s. The wine aged in a combination of 500- and 1,500-liter oak barrels, helping to preserve the nose and the purity of the fruit, which is quite open and shows beautiful notes of blueberries. The palate is full-bodied, with chunky tannins and enough acidity, although it could do with a little more freshness. Drink 2014-2016. Valdemonjas (also known as Lynus) is a small operation based in Quintanilla de Onesimo with vineyards in Quintanilla de Arriba in the province of Valladolid. Importer: Regal Wine Imports, Moorestown, NJ; tel. (856) 985-6388, www.regalwine.com

The fabulous 2009 Valderiz comes from 30- to70-year-old vines and is blended with 5% Albillo before aged for 20 months in mainly French oak (50% new). Again, one is impressed by both the precision and clarity on the nose, the vibrant effervescent red berry fruit being allowed to express itself. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent, fleshy tannins. There is fine grip here and lovely touches of orange zest and a little balsamic on the elegant finish. This is a top-notch wine that should age with style. Drink 2013-2020. I was very impressed by the wines of Bodegas y Vinedos Valderiz: mostly Ribera del Dueros with character, precision and vivacity. These are well worth seeking out. Importer: Christopher Campbell, C & P Wines, New York, NY; tel. (917) 846-1708