The 2011 Crianza smells of tomato juice with some vegetal notes, fresh fruit and a hint of leather. The palate is medium-bodied, where it feels a bit thin and has some dusty tannins. Drink now-2015. There's nothing I'd like more than to see Pesquera back at the quality level of the early 1990s when they were the reference for Ribera del Duero. Importer: Classical Wines From Spain, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713

The 2010 Tinto Pesquera Crianza is raised for 18 months in 90% American and 10% French oak. It is bestowed with a ripe bouquet of dark plum, cassis and dried violets that is well defined and becomes more generous with each swirl of the glass. The palate is succulent on the clean, pure entry. There is good weight in the mouth with layers of cassis and blackberry fruit, although the finish would benefit from greater tension and there is slight instance of brettanomyces. Still, this does not disturb what is a very agreeable Crianza. Drink now-2017. Importer: Classical Wines From Spain, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713

The 2008 Pesquera Crianza has a fresh, lifted, slightly herbaceous bouquet that complements the red fruit profile. It perhaps lacks the fruit intensity of recent vintages but it has fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied and has a crisp raspberry and strawberry entry interlaced with spice and a touch of soy, although it tapers away toward the slightly angular finish. Drink now-2020. 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

The 2007 Crianza (the bottle I saw was labeled Tinto) is crimson-colored with an enticing nose of leather, Asian spices, incense, violets, and blackberry. Smooth-textured, ripe, and concentrated on the palate, it has the structure and balance to evolve for several years and will offer prime drinking from 2013 to 2022. The new Tinto Pesquera releases are all outstanding.