2004 Dominio de Pingus, Flor Pingus, Ribera del Duero DO 1x750ml

Robert Parker 98

The sublime 2004 Flor de Pingus lacks the pure size and power of the 2005 but more than makes up for it with a regal elegance. The aromatics are already revealing considerable complexity while on the palate it is succulent, impeccably balanced, and mouth-coating. Give it another 5-6 years of bottle age and drink it from 2015 to 2034. [Jay Miller, 06/01/2010]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2034

Vinous 93

Inky ruby. Exotic aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, roasted coffee, dark chocolate and cured tobacco. Lush, sweet and smoky, with a supple texture to the deep dark berry liqueur flavors. No edges here, just luscious dark fruits and a wild smoky quality that carries into the finish. Impressively powerful and rich on the back end, with a lingering blackberry quality that won’t quit. [Josh Raynolds, 01/09/2006]