Bodegas Hermanos Peciña
Reserva Señorío de P. Peciña Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of dark cherry, brambles, fig, toasted coconut, dill, cedar, olives, leather, earth and baking spices. There seemed to be quite a bit of wood. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish was long, delicious. Initial conclusions: this could be Cabernet Sauvignon (or a blend with other Bordeaux varieties), Syrah (or a blend with other Rhone varieties), Zinfandel, or Tempranillo from France, Italy, the United States, Australia or Spain. However, the amount of coconut and dill suggested this was American oak which had me rule out France, Italy and Australia and while this had some very lovely fruit, I felt this leaned more towards its non-fruit characteristics. So, final conclusion: this is Tempranillo, from Spain, from Rioja, Reserva 2011 from a high-quality, traditional producer like Lopez de Heredia. Ohhhh so close! I love this producer. The wines have so much character. Drink now and through 2033.
Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of dark cherry, brambles, fig, toasted coconut, dill, cedar, olives, leather, earth and baking spices. There seemed to be quite a bit of wood. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish was long, delicious. Initial conclusions: this could be Cabernet Sauvignon (or a blend with other Bordeaux varieties), Syrah (or a blend with other Rhone varieties), Zinfandel, or Tempranillo from France, Italy, the United States, Australia or Spain. However, the amount of coconut and dill suggested this was American oak which had me rule out France, Italy and Australia and while this had some very lovely fruit, I felt this leaned more towards its non-fruit characteristics. So, final conclusion: this is Tempranillo, from Spain, from Rioja, Reserva 2011 from a high-quality, traditional producer like Lopez de Heredia. Ohhhh so close! I love this producer. The wines have so much character. Drink now and through 2033.
Feb 23rd, 2024
For a few tics above 20$( on sale), like a slightly scrawny brother of Rioja Alta Ardanza- brings the old school reserva profile-dark, dusted fruits, violet petals, medium plus acidity & just lovely elegance-but can’t compete with its older brothers depth & heft. Still, a favorite maker in Rioja (their 15$ white is smashing), a QPR, & given their vintners former working relationship w Rioja Alta, always worth seeking out. Delectable comments about its simplicity may be related to vintage….?
For a few tics above 20$( on sale), like a slightly scrawny brother of Rioja Alta Ardanza- brings the old school reserva profile-dark, dusted fruits, violet petals, medium plus acidity & just lovely elegance-but can’t compete with its older brothers depth & heft. Still, a favorite maker in Rioja (their 15$ white is smashing), a QPR, & given their vintners former working relationship w Rioja Alta, always worth seeking out. Delectable comments about its simplicity may be related to vintage….?
Dec 15th, 2021
Redolent of spiced wood, cedar and sandal, blueberry, vanilla, pink peppercorn, banana cream pudding, caramelized sugar. Lovely.
Redolent of spiced wood, cedar and sandal, blueberry, vanilla, pink peppercorn, banana cream pudding, caramelized sugar. Lovely.
May 19th, 2022
Cool black raspberry, cedar notes. Leather and pencil shavings. Still so fresh.
Cool black raspberry, cedar notes. Leather and pencil shavings. Still so fresh.
May 11th, 2021Explore Rioja Reds class! Aromas bordering on figs and raisins with new leather notes. Smooth and round on the palate, good acid but balanced. The dried fruits come out even more as the wine opens up.
Explore Rioja Reds class! Aromas bordering on figs and raisins with new leather notes. Smooth and round on the palate, good acid but balanced. The dried fruits come out even more as the wine opens up.
Oct 24th, 2020Happy birthday thomas with a wonderful wine from Spain!
Happy birthday thomas with a wonderful wine from Spain!
Oct 26th, 2019Carlos $19 MAR 2018. Vintage 2013. Crianza. Breathe. Oak chocolate blackberries
Carlos $19 MAR 2018. Vintage 2013. Crianza. Breathe. Oak chocolate blackberries
Mar 5th, 2018A tasty full-bodied wine for a spicy meal. Or after one :)
A tasty full-bodied wine for a spicy meal. Or after one :)
1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2016
Light, juicy, fruity. A simple fun drinkable wine. If you want a red on a warmer day or when you don’t want to think too much, get in there.
Light, juicy, fruity. A simple fun drinkable wine. If you want a red on a warmer day or when you don’t want to think too much, get in there.
Jan 30th, 2021