2009 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos del Bierzo Bierz 750ml

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Wine Spectator Top 100: 2011 #26! Petalos del Bierzo (100% Mencia) is assembled from old hillside and hilltop vines across from Bierzo's western edge. The wine is vinified for immediate appeal, but it retains the estate's signature finesse and restraint.

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Ratings 93WS

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2009 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos del Bierzo Bierz ENLARGE

2009 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos del Bierzo Bierz 750ml

During the late 1980’s, Alvaro Palacios travelled his native Spain selling French barriques to winemakers. But his journeys had a second purpose: to find the best place to achieve his goal of making Spain’s greatest wine.

He ultimately decided, in 1990, on Priorat, where he would achieve worldwide fame with “L’Ermita” and “Finca Dofi.” But there had been a close contender: Bierzo. It had all the ingredients that Alvaro wanted—incredibly steep hillside vineyards, distinctive terroirs and, most importantly, ancient vineyards of Mencía—a unique red grape believed brought by French pilgrims during the Middle Ages.

In Pursuit of the Dream. The idea of making great wine from old-vine Mencía never left Alvaro, and his experience in Priorat—particularly with L’Ermita—convinced him of Bierzo's enormous potential. Meanwhile, his nephew Ricardo Perez had finished enological studies in Bordeaux and was travelling across France—absorbing everything he could about great wines. He worked the harvest at Château Margaux, and did internships at other Bordelais firms like Moueix (Pétrus, Trotanoy, etc.). He also visited Alvaro frequently and came to share a belief in Bierzo's potential. In 1998, the two decided on a joint venture and set out in search of the region’s finest old vineyards.

WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 93

WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW: This polished red shows density and harmony, with complex, well-integrated flavors of mineral, wild berry, fresh herbs and smoke. Not showy, but has character. Drink now through 2018.

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Good Bottle for the Price Review by Gina

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Good bottle for the price. (Posted on 1/22/12)

Great for the money Review by Timothy G

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I got the chance of trying this wine over the weekend and thought it was fabulous especially at this price! (Posted on 1/16/12)

Bang for a Buck Review by Bill R.

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The wine needs a little time to open up about 30-45 mins. Once open really drinks well for 20 bucks. (Posted on 1/15/12)

Thought it was incredible a Review by Henry Valsquez

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This is a great wine! Nothing what i'm usually use to drinking which is big hardy cabs & Pinot's, this wine is bright, beautiful dark currants & delicious notes of cherry that literally just jump out of the glass, with some fine acidity. Thought it was a great value. (Posted on 1/13/12)

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