The 2005 Reserva Cuvee was sourced from older vines and spent 30 months in barrel. It reveals an already complex bouquet of cedar, tobacco, spice box, incense, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. Suave on the palate, it has loads of succulent fruit, impeccable balance, tons of spice, and several years of cellaring potential. This lengthy offering can be enjoyed through 2025 if not longer. Bodegas y Vinedos Valduero is a medium-size winery in Ribera del Duero that has expanded operations and is producing wine from several DOs. There is one white wine among the new releases Importers: Alphapac, Miami, FL; Wine Wise, Oakland, CA; Baron Francois, New York, NY; Mid State Wines and Liquors, Houston, TX; Ideal Wine, Medford, MA; www.bodegasvalduero.com

The 2005 Reserva Cuvee was sourced from older vines and spent 30 months in barrel. It reveals an already complex bouquet of cedar, tobacco, spice box, incense, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. Suave on the palate, it has loads of succulent fruit, impeccable balance, tons of spice, and several years of cellaring potential. This lengthy offering can be enjoyed through 2025 if not longer. Bodegas y Vinedos Valduero is a medium-size winery in Ribera del Duero that has expanded operations and is producing wine from several DOs. There is one white wine among the new releasesImporters: Alphapac, Miami, FL; Wine Wise, Oakland, CA; Baron Francois, New York, NY; Mid State Wines and Liquors, Houston, TX; Ideal Wine, Medford, MA; www.bodegasvalduero.com

Jammy and rich, and amid the folds there are aromas of roasted plum, cassis and mineral. The wine has good weight and structure, with sweet, tasty flavors of cassis and black cherry. Finishes sweet and maybe a tiny bit baked, but overall this is Ribera as it should be. Drink now.——M.S.(5/1/2011)—— 90