2008 Emilio Moro, red Ribera del Duero "Malleolus" Spain. This staff favorite begins with a wonderful nose of mulberries, loganberries, and other exotic black fruits seasoned with dusty oak and finishes with a long rich aftertaste that lingers on the palate. Clearly great material for the cellar, this one already drinks well and shows its charms as well as potential for improvement. A wonderful example of the newer style of Ribera del Duero, this ripe and fruit forward wine takes full advantage of the terroir and the vintage. 92+ Points, WA. "The 2008 Malleolus comes from older vines and spent 18 months in French oak. It gives up a promising nose of pain grille, mineral, espresso, violets, and blackberry. This is followed by a tannic, savory offering with just enough fruit for balance. It will benefit from 2-3 years of additional cellaring to melt some of the tannins and will drink nicely through 2023."