In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Garmon Continental, Ribera del Duero, Castilla y Leon, Spain. Red spain - red in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (TA). Drinking window: 2025–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Joaquin Hidalgo (JH) — 94/100 · Vinous, 01/07/2024 · Drink 2025-2040
The 2021 Garm'n is primarily Tempranillo with a 5% dash of Cabernet Sauvignon from Ribera del Duero, aged for 20 months in French oak barrels. A dark garnet-red in hue. The nose presents notes of cherry, plums and hints of violet, along with black tea and subtle ashy undertones. Dry and relatively rich, the juicy, chalky palate leads to a long-lasting, flavorful finish. This is a Ribera del Duero…
Tim Atkin MW (TA) — 97/100 · - · Drink 2026- 2040
Eduardo Garc'a makes this outstanding assemblage of Tinto fino and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes sourced from Anguix, Ba'os de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla del Lago. It is a wine that illustrates his skills as a blender showing a well-judged combination of structure and acidity. Clove spice, plum, orange zest and blueberry flavours are framed by scented, lightly toasted oak. One of the…