2003 Dominio de Pingus, Pingus, Ribera del Duero DO 1x750ml

Robert Parker 96-100

A candidate for perfection, the profound 2003 Pingus possesses an awesome smoky, blackberry, and cassis-scented nose intermixed with hints of espresso roast, lead pencil shavings, cedar, and subtle new oak. Sensational concentration, a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol, and wood, and a blockbuster finish lasting nearly a minute result in one of the most profound wines ever made in Spain. It should age effortlessly for two decades or more. A limited cuvee, named after the importer’s daughter, the 2003 Amelia, is produced from 100-year old vines. Although there are only 25 cases available, it is worth noting as it is a super effort boasting all the same characteristics as the great Pingus, only lacking that wine’s extra nuances and dimensions in its bouquet and flavor profiles. These are the wines of a true genius! Kudos to Peter Sisseck. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484 [Robert Parker, 06/01/2005]

Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025