Alejandro Pesquera Crianza 2014

Thanks for liking this wine! Let your friends on Twitter and Facebook know about it by clicking on the buttons here.

If you've already connected your Twitter account, then you don't need to click on the Twitter button to share your review as it'll be done for you.

Optional: Before you share your wine find with friends, you can pick a score or make a quick tasting note, or both if you like:

My Score:

My Tasting Notes:

Expand Box

Community Reviews

There are 5 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Jane Staples rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

Heavenly aromas of ripe cherries, dark chocolate, sous bois and tobacco. Rich, layered palate replays these with exquisite balance and mouthwatering acidity. Velvety tannins and a lingering finish that goes on and on. Pair with Parmesan cheese or roast suckling lamb.
Tasted Sept. 2018

Lori Kilmartin WSET3 rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Instead of a Cabernet Sauvignon with your next steak - try this! Delicious Tempranillo that will leave you wanting more! A good friend said she bought 6 bottles - I hope she left some in the store. Ripe dark berries; blackberry, black cherry, plums and vanilla with a touch of smokiness. Tannins are evident but smooth. Luscious mouthfeel with plenty of juicy fruit. I'm envisioning washing down a bbq'd medium steak or ribs slathered with smokey bbq sauce. Tasted September 16, 2018.

Colin McKone rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Dark ruby in colour with aromas of plum, leather, ink, black cherry and blackberry. It is fulled bodied with well balanced acidity and tannins. On the palate you get flavours of ripe black fruit and black pepper. This will pair well with grilled red meats. Tasted on September 16, 2018.

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Beauty. Aromas of dark berry, leather, vanilla and dried spices. Full bodied and spicy on the palate, lots of dark fruit, leather and spice. Enjoy with braised beef.

Lynn van der Linde rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

A spectacular Crianza! 100% Tempranillo grapes, aged in American Oak gives way to heady vanilla, leather and blackberry jam aromas, with a hint of violet flowers. This inviting bouquet transforms into a long lasting peppery cherry finish. Balanced acidity and tannins, with a velvety mouth feel.
Perfect with red sauce pasta dishes or red meat.
A wonderful hostess gift!
Enjoy now or lay down for another 2-5 years.
Tasted Sept 2018.

Natalie's Review

Alejandro Pesquera Crianza 2014, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain Drink: 2018-2020. 247262 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. September 27, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO

PAIR WINE
& FOOD?

Join me in a free online video class to learn the secrets to perfect pairings.

SAVE MY SEAT!

Wine of the Week

As featured on

Marco & Vittorio Adriano Red Wine
Barbaresco 2019,
Piedmont D.O.C.G. ...

Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean offers North America's most popular online wine and food pairing classes. She was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia.

Natalie has published two books with Random House, both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year.

Join 335,048 thirsty wine lovers who get access to all of her wine reviews by becoming a member of her site. Take a free online pairing class with her here.

FEEL LOST IN THE

LCBO?

Know the wines you want before you even get to the store with my wine reviews. Join now. It's free.

Red, White & Drunk All Over

Best Books of the Year

Natalie MacLean writes about wine with a sensuous obsession... and often laugh-out-loud funny... Terrific.

Rex Pickett, Sideways

Ms. MacLean is the disarming Everywoman. She loves wine, loves drinking ... ultimately, it's a winning formula.

Eric Asimov, The New York Times

GOT A SMARTPHONE?

Access my reviews on mobile with the bar code scanner.

GET NAT'S APP

Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search

Best Books of the Year

Natalie MacLean is a new force in the wine writing world ‐ a feisty North American answer to Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. She can write beautifully about wine.

The Financial Times of London

There are very few people in the wine world who "get it" and Natalie is one of those who brings more fun to a buttoned-up and stodgy game.

Gary Vaynerchuck, Wine Library TV

Starting a Wine Cellar?

Expert advice for all budgets

From wine racks to underground caves, insider tips on size and space, number of bottles, ideal conditions and reputable resources. learn more

Welcome Back!Sign in here:

Not Registered?Become one of our thirsty clan 335,048 strong: