I rarely have the opportunity to make the jaunt to Spain on the blog but I want to share the exceptional new release wines from Hnos. Perez Pascuas. This Ribera del Duero property has produced an exceedingly strong lineup of Tempranillo based wines. For those unfamiliar with the wines from this region, the reds typically have a bit of Cabernet blended in, and are primarily made with Tempranillo. This gives the wine a denser, exotic edge. Amazingly, winemaking in this region traces back to more than 2,000 years ago. This small growing region is not far from Rioja and is located north of Madrid (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribera_del_Duero#/media/File:DO_Ribera_del_Duero_location.svg)
Great looking gnarled vines at Vina Pedrosa.
Sampling their ‘Reserva’ and ‘Gran Reserva’ bottlings, I was enamored by the 2011 ‘Reserva’ (WWB, 93) wine which impress for the price. Their ‘Gran Reserva’ bottlings (WWB, 93) both showed incredible richness and tension. This was an intriguing comparison as the 2009 showed a darker fruit and aromatic profile, while the 2010 showed its feminine side with red fruit and orange rind accents. Learn more about these tremendous wines at http://en.perezpascuas.com/ Here are the awesome release wine from Hnos. Perez Pascuas
2013 Hnos. Perez Pascuas 'Crianza'- This wine begins with aromatics of dill, coffee grounds, and roasted figs. There are flavors of red cherry, red raspberry, cranberry, sage and Mandarin orange rind. The savory elements are lovely. Give this at least a one hour decant before enjoying. Drink 2016-2025- 90
2012 Hnos. Perez Pascuas 'La Navilla Reserva'- This excellent wine was aged 20 months in French oak barrels. A dark hue to this lovely Reserva. The wine starts with aromatics of sage, cigar box, anise, black cherry and cranberry. There are flavors reminiscent of sage, anise, cassis, with cran-cherry. There is lovely weight and viscosity to this Reserva. Give this at least an hour decant before enjoying. Drink 2016-2028- 92
2012 Hnos. Perez Pascuas Vina Pedrosa 'Reserva' Ribera del Duero- This balanced bottling begins with aromas reminiscent of black cherry, white pepper, and red currant. There are flavors of red cherry, lavender, red currant and wild blackberry with strong suggestions of Mandarin orange rind. Balanced and mineral driven wine, with a long finish. This can benefit from another year of bottle age for the fruit to further integrate. Drink 2017-2030- 92
2011 Hnos. Perez Pascuas Vina Pedrosa 'Reserva' Ribera del Duero- The 2011 Vina Pedrosa 'Reserva' is a gorgeous effort this estate. This expressive red wine is a blend of 90% Tempranillo with 10% Cabernet and was aged 25 months in French and American oak prior to bottling. Possessing a slightly darker aromatic profile than the 2012 Vina Pedrosa Reserva, this wine starts with aromas of sandalwood, roasted figs, nutmeg, and boysenberry with suggestions of bacon fat. There are flavors of red currant, cassis, Mandarin orange rind and tar. Lovely balance and weight with a lingering berry and citrus driven finish. This will have an exceedingly long life, despite being approachable right now. Drink 2016-2030- 93
2010 Hnos. Perez Pascuas Vina Pedrosa 'Gran Reserva' Ribera del Duero- This dense wine begins with aromas of sandalwood, Mandarin orange peel, black olive and black cherry. Lovely depth and needing more than an hour decant to reveal flavors of wild blackberry cobbler, black cherry, Pink grapefruit rind and anise. Incredible depth and richness. This balanced wine will be a long ager. Give this at least another year before enjoying. Drink 2017-2033- 93
2009 Hnos. Perez Pascuas Vina Pedrosa 'Gran Reserva' Ribera del Duero- This wine begins with aromas of cedar, milk chocolate, black cherry and sagebrush. There are deep flavors of coffee grounds, black cherry, anise, cassis, Mandarin orange rind and suggestions of nutmeg. Gorgeous range of flavors, having a slightly darker fruit profile than the 2009. Drink 2016-2033- 93