Pinea ’17’ 2019

22 reviews for Pinea ’17’ 2019

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Charles Sifford – October 23, 2018

   Intense red wine with medium acidity and chewy tannins. Rich flavors of dark fruit, tar, cedar, tobacco, and spice. ABV: 14.5%.

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Madonna Durden – January 16, 2020

   Flickinger Customer Appreciation Tasting (Casino Club – Chicago IL): A walk around tasting. Ripe and very ripe in a modern style. Could be enjoyable to some.

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Jonathan Green – April 3, 2020

   This wine shows signs of maturity with a beautiful nose of boysenberry, tobacco leaf, and dirty red fruit. It has a medium body with a noticeable herbal influence and finishes with a sweeter character and noticeable acidity. It has a lot of improvement to make and is best enjoyed around 2025.

4. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Terry Garcia – July 21, 2020

   Improved with one hour of aeration.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   John Betts – September 8, 2020

   Solid 78% rating, not bad.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Oren Macchiaroli – September 20, 2020

   Miller Union in Atlanta: Wife’s birthday. Dark, chewy tannins. Great nose, full Ribera character. We both loved it.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Isaac Chase – October 31, 2020

   Impressive weight. Tar notes. Dark fruit. Woody. Long finish. Strong tannins, not overwhelming. Enjoyable now, but potential to evolve in 5 or 10 years. Cellaring the remaining 5 bottles.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   James Briggs – December 19, 2020

   Smooth and delightful Tempranillo. Aromas of luxardo cherries, gentle tannins, and flavors of plum with earthy hints.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Kimberly Rivera – February 7, 2021

   Disappointing. Overdone, lacking character. Unbelievable for a $15 California blend claiming to be from Duero.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Gloria Swanson – February 13, 2021

    Pleasant, uncomplicated red fruit. Enjoyable, though not complex.

11. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Hall – March 24, 2021

    Alicia’s discovery “Put a cork in it” is a must-try.

12. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Karen Brassard – April 3, 2021

    Delightful, exuberant, modern Ribera aged 70% French, 30% American Oak for 18 months. Bold fruit, supple tannins. Perfect for Napa Cab lovers.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Barbara Crawford – April 27, 2021

    Impressive bottle with black cherry, blackberry, herbs, plums, leather, and spice aromas. Palate offers black cherry, fig, saddle leather, and red licorice. Herbal middle, firm oak finish. Full-bodied with a round mouthfeel. A very good and mature wine at 5 years old, can age for another 7 years.

14. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    David Polk – August 24, 2021

    Unique interpretation of the varietal. Subtle fruit and a hint of pepper. Enjoyable.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Dan Beauchamp – August 28, 2021

    Elegant, concentrated wine with distinct vanilla and oak notes. Reminiscent of Flor de Pingus, but with added depth from the oak. Balanced, with a medium to medium+ body.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Arthur Cash – August 29, 2021

    Nicely crafted, lacking excitement. Fresh fruit, but too much oak. Potential to improve with aging.

17. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jeanne Darden – July 3, 2022

    Sweet oak notes on the nose. Elegant palate. Exceptional Ribero del Duero. 15%, cork.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Shirley Coolidge – September 16, 2022

    Opulent and seductive. Dark-purple with ruby glints. Sweet, spicy oak and a vatful of berries on the nose. Luscious, silky, and gently spicy on the palate. Long finish with fine tannins. A gorgeous experience. Highly recommended. Cork, 15%.

19. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ronald Hart – December 30, 2022

    This wine is almost black, with a strong alcohol scent. It offers notes of dark fruit, prune, leather, and tobacco, delivering a rich and juicy taste. The fruit flavors are surprisingly prominent, with well-controlled tannins. The finish is long, leaving a buttery taste.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Johnny Heard – February 25, 2023

    Rich and enjoyable, this 2019 tempranillo hides its 15% alc well. Best enjoyed now for its youthful fruitiness, but may rate lower in five years. Not particularly complex, better suited for occasional drinking. Older plantings offer more complexity and less heavy fruit. 92 points today.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jan Williams – April 16, 2023

    Exquisite wine, perfect balance.

22. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Leon Stephens – June 13, 2023

    Decent Ribera. Slightly sharp acidity. Thankfully fades swiftly.