Mibal Tinto
2008 / 750 ml.
Ratings Key:
- SP Wine Spectator
- WE Wine Enthusiast
- OT Other Review Service
- RP Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
- ST Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
- Gold Premier Gold - Best Value*
- Plat Premier Platinum - Our Highest Recommendation
- * as rated by our staff
Published Reviews
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89 pts. Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate: April, 2010
The 2008 Mibal spent 12 months in French oak. Aromas of cedar, tobacco, spice box, and blackberry lead to a wine with elevated acidity on the palate, good flavors, ample tannin, and enough fruit for balance. Give it 1–2 years to fill out and drink it from 2011 to 2018.
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89 pts. Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar: Sep/Oct 2010
Bright ruby. Smoky raspberry and cherry-cola aromas are complemented by zesty white pepper and rose. Silky and sweet but youthfully tight, showing deep red berry preserve flavors, fine-grained tannins and good spicy bite. Leaves an exotic candied rose note behind on the vibrant, juicy finish. This really deserves a little bottle age.
Staff Picks
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Kevin McPartland: August 19, 2011
The high altitude of the Ribera Del Duero region gives it the cool nights and the hot days that maximize the expression of the Tempranillo grape. At first, the sweet smell of springtime berries, a touch of smoke and vanilla lead you to a medium- to full-bodied wine. The finish is long and layered with raspberries and spice. One of the best values and most versatile wines in the store.
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