Reviews & Ratings

2006 Alejandro Fernandez Spanish Red "Condado de Haza"

Winery: Alejandro Fernandez

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Condado de Haza"

Wine Category: Spanish Red

Grape blend: 100% Tempranillo

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Ribera del Duero

State or country: Spain

Price: $30

Cases produced: 50,000

KWG Score: 89.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: October 3, 2009

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Spanish wine opens with a very attractive red cherry and wintergreen like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty black currant with notes of red raspberry and a touch of old oak and dried cranberry. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are nicely prolonged. This wine is very approachable and food friendly. I would pair it with chicken wrapped in a puff pastry, smothered in a cherry amaretto sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: A supple and spicy vintage. Typically more fruit-forward than its sibling Tinto Pesquera, 2006 is no exception. Rounded with plum and chocolate richness offering near-term enjoyment. Will gain finesse with age.

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