Pesquera - Millenium 1996 (1.5L)
Price: $412.00
| Producer | Pesquera |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Ribera del Duero |
| Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Vintage | 1996 |
| Sku | 37590 |
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
This inky red is plush and mouthfilling, with an amazing concentration of plum, boysenberry, chocolate and licorice flavors over muscular yet graceful tannins. It's thoroughly modern in style, yet remains deeply rooted in its terroir. Best from 2003 through 2007. 2,500 cases made.
Vinous Media: 93 Points
Opaque bright ruby. Knockout superripe nose combines currant and black cherry liqueur, melted caramel, peat and smoky French oak; almost a hint of raisin. Thick, sweet and extremely ripe, with the raisiny note repeating. Velvety, seamless and very deep. This huge, rather exotic Pesquera will be a crowdpleaser, but I prefer the more classic "regular" reserva. -- Stephen Tanzer
Wine Enthusiast
Smart shoppers should be able to find this for well below the sky-scraping suggested price, and what a fabulous gift it would make. It's inky and tight, with spicy oak atop blackberry fruit. It's the epitome of a tight, young Tempranillo wine, and the finish is downright peppery. The tannins are fairly monstrous now, indicating that it could benefit from five or more years of aging.
