The property's full name is Vinas de la Vega del Duero, but is known today only as Quinta Sardonia. Located in Sardon del Duero, just outside the Ribera border. QS is a prestige project from Peter Sisseck and Jerome Bougnaud. Jerome also contributes to the production of Pingus. The vineyard has around 14 ha of vines, which were planted in the year 2000. The wine is typically a mixture of approx. 50% tempranillo-30% cab. Sauvignon, balanced with a little merlot, syrah, petit verdot, cab. Franc and Malbec. The wine ages for 18 months. In French oak. QS has long been heralded as one of Spain's new Cult wines.
2009 Quinta Sardonia, tasted from a cask sample.. It is purple/black with a dramatic bouquet of; Smoke, game, lightly roasted herbs, blackcurrants and blueberries. Rich, ripe, sweet-fruity and with great length in the aftertaste. This wine will reach its peak around 2016, and can be drunk with advantage until 2029.
Robert Parker 92-95/100