The 2007 Pesquera Reserva has an attractive bouquet with scents of leather and chocolate infusing the red-berry fruit. The aromatic unfurl nicely in the glass offering tempting scents of candied orange peel and apricot blossom. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy entry that belies the solid backbone to this Pesquera. It remains fresh and poised with tangy orange peel interlacing the structured finish. Drink 2013-2022. Alejandro Fernandez was instrumental in bringing Ribera del Duero to international prominence since he established his bodega back in 1972. The 65 hectares of pure Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) vine lie on south-facing gravel inclines and Fernandez is known for his late, meticulous picking, as well as long macerations and extended aging in both French and American oak. But firstly, let us begin with his second property, Condado de Haza, which constitutes 200 hectares of Tinto Fino vine that was planted in 1989. Importer: Classical Wines From Spain, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713