88 / B
Tasted by Mike Supple - 30 Oct 2008
Medium gold core with a clear rim. Tropical aromas of pineapple and mango join the classic yellow apple and lemon zest, all surrounded by a hint of roasted hazelnut and vanilla toast. Great acid on the palate with ripe Meyer lemon flavors taking charge. More subtle yellow pear come in on the mid-palate, joined by the hazelnut and lingering vanilla and nutmeg baking spices.
92 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 14 Oct 2008
Dark purple core with a bright fuchsia rim. Dark aromas of candied black licorice surround rich black cherry and cola leading to hints of vanilla and lingering soft cool slate and blueberry. Very big on the palate entry - this is a huge wine. Tons of dark rich fruit surround nutmeg and cinnamon. Giant ripe tannins support the core of the wine, and are balanced well by clean, crisp acid. Dark licorice gives way to a long lingering spicy dark fruit finish accented by a punch of roasted oak.
Wines from Priorat tend to be very expensive, and many of them are not worth it. If you’re in the market for an $85 bottle of wine, this is fantastic and well worth the price tag.
89 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 18 Mar 2008
Deep ruby core with a vibrant rim. Dark cherry, cassis, black truffle and roasted leather aromas. Smooth entry on the palate. Nice acid on the mid-palate. Caramel and black cherry linger on the finish.
91 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 24 Mar 2008
Dark ruby and black in the core, and continuing almost the entire way out to the edge of the glass. Rich fruit on the nose: cassis, blackberry and blueberry. A hint of dusty slate are backed by spicy cedar, cinnamon and toasty vanilla. Lush entry on the front of the palate building quickly on the mid-palate. Ample ripe tannins give the wine a lot of structure and body through the finish. Dark black cherry and cassis are matched with black truffle, wet earth and lingering roast coffee on the finish.
Since this wine comes from the general “Bordeaux Superieur” region rather than a specific village the price tag is about $30 less than it would otherwise be. Very high quality stuff for this vintage. Should be approachable in the next 2-3 years, and can be aged another 10-12.
87-90 / NA
Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008
Thick in the glass with a dark purple core and fuchsia rim. Coffee aromas up front backed by dark cherry and blackberry fruits with lighter violet and floral notes. Roasted coffee palate entry as well. Fairly chewy tannins although pretty refined. Tight flavors, but black fruits lead to a chalky finish.
This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.
89-91 / NA
Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008
Medium ruby core with a fuchsia rim. Caramel aromas surround dark boysenberry and black cherry fruit. Fairly oaky on the front palate followed by toasty cherry, cassis and roasted earth. Round tannins, and very approachable already.
This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.
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