this estate also excels in the more difficult vintages
it is anything but once on the palate
but it is not for those seeking instant gratification and will require 4-5 years of bottle age
dramatic yet a little less oaky than I'd seen in these wines before
I could drink decanters full of this stuff and never get tired of it
1994 Vega Sicilia "Unico" Ribera del Duero this estate also excels inStill dark in color, with alluring aromas of blackberry, mineral and cigar box, this red shows a firm, fresh, balanced palate, with black cherry, vanilla, mineral and floral flavors that mingle over firm, well integrated tannins and float onto a long finish. It's harmonious, lively and complex, not showy but with great beauty and character.