Cherry pie, chocolate and toast flavors are sweet and fresh in this red. It's thick but vivacious, straightforward but expressive. Drink now through 2011. 725 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

Osborne is now in Ribera del Duero, and if this wine is an indication of what to expect, then work needs to be done. It has a cheesey nose with no real fruit character. The palate has acidic freshness but also a dearth of substance and a grabby feel. It’s not bad wine per se, but in RDD the competition is stiff and this isn’t going to draw many converts.——M.S.(6/1/2008)—— 84

Maturing but still lively, this red shows cherry and berry fruit, with notes of chocolate and herb, backed by firm tannins. Tobacco and spice notes mingle on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 725 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

Early mint, leather and earth aromas quickly give way to woody notes such as cinnamon and vanilla. In between is blackberry and chocolate, the latter also oak-based. A bit rigid and hard on the palate.——M.S.(12/31/2004)—— 85