Nice acid, some French oak, balanced and super drinkable. — 8 years ago
From the man behind Pingus this is a rare limited bottle of only 1,200 now at €299 taken from the less old vines of a 1.4 ha plot which will be in Pingus within 10 or 15 years
📍 Peter Sisseck 2007 Vila Viniteca Collection 75th anniversary Limited Edition, Ribera del Duero
🧀 Paired with Comte, Gruyere, Vacherin Badoz, Montagnolo Affine, Pate & Organic wholemeal loaf
🏵 94-95 points but overpriced & could be epic given 5-10 years as well made 😉
💥 15.5% ABV
🍇 Tempranillo
🍷 Deep dark ruby w/ a light brick edge
👃 Soggy earth & double choc mocha through soft oak into dark cherry & damson plum w/ raspberry, herbs, leaves, sap, light smoke & red cherry/berry
👄 Med+ body of rich dark cherry submerged in creamy mocha w/ an earthy liquorice & balsamic goo backbone & a black olive tapenade follow through
🎯 Long earthy mocha dark cherry linger
— 6 years ago
Ripping acid. Perfect before dinner. — 8 years ago
almond-y and Sherry qualities with high toned acid- perfect with chicken and chorizo braise on a chilly night! — 9 years ago
Elegant, funky, oaky with fresh peppermint undertones. Gorgeous! — 7 years ago
Bastardo? More like a love child between a rich cru Beaujolais and California pinot noir, the candied fruits, star anise, and overall balance of this Trouseau varietal made it memorable. — 7 years ago
Violet, cinnamon, strawberries. Good structure. — 9 years ago
Cannon Smith
Light and weird and wonderful. Buy it. — 6 months ago