Category Archives: Spain

Cims de Porrera “Solanes” Priorat 2001

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Lincoln

I was told recently that Priorat doesn’t age well. This pronouncement has been gnawing at my conscience as I have been trying to drink some of the older wines from the cellar, and when I saw this it was quickly … Continue reading →

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Clos Mogador 1995

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Lincoln

This was a purchase from the Langtons Wine Exchange early in 2007 for $65, which is ridiculously cheap for Clos Mogador, considering the current release is around $150. Initially very musty, so much so that I was worried. Luckily it … Continue reading →

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Vieja Marchante Valdepenas Gran Reserva Tempranillo 1999

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Lincoln

Nine years old and only $14.25. I don’t know how they do it, though the fact that it isn’t very good might have something to do with it. Which begs the obvious question, the answer to which is that I … Continue reading →

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Telmo Rodriguez Al Muvedre 2006

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Lincoln

100% Monstrell, aka Mourvèdre or Mataro. Consumed over 2 days, and certainly profited from some air time. Initially dusty and earthy, with blackfruits and plums, cinnamon, star anise, camphor and a bit of tar. The palate is also dusty and … Continue reading →

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Flor de Pingus 2004

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Lincoln

From Ribera del Duero. A rich red in colour, with splashings of deep purple. It just makes me what to sing a couple of verses of “Highway Star”. The nose is complex and alluring, like the sirens of the sea, … Continue reading →

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Bodegas Roda II Reserva 1999

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Lincoln

I got this in a 4 pack from Boccaccio Cellars: one each of the ’99, ’00, ’01 and ’02. I initially thought this was something that Anthony threw together but it would seem that it was actually from the winery, … Continue reading →

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Telmo Rodriguez Dehesa Gago 2005

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Lincoln

Red in colour, with some purple tints. A generous nose showing blueberries and blackberries, and some mixed spices. The palate is soft, with juicy fruits, earthy and also meaty and herby, and with some acidity to match. A good drying … Continue reading →

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Vall Llach Embruix Priorat 2004

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Lincoln

I was mightily impressed with the 2003, so had high expectations for this new vintage. A vivid purple/black in colour, and a simply gorgeous nose: blackberry liqueur, roasted nuts, baked cinnamon, red liquorice, red stones and a bit of clay, … Continue reading →

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Vall Llach Embruix Priorat 2003

Posted on September 4, 2006 by Lincoln

This wine is from the Priorat region in north-eastern Spain. The vineyard is owned by the Spanish singer Louis Llach and the vines are 80 years old. It is a blend of principally Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon, with tiny quantities … Continue reading →

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Pasanau Ceps Nous 2003

Posted on June 6, 2006 by Lincoln

This is a blend of grenache, merlot, mazuelo and syrah from Priorat. It is produced from some young vines, and aged in third and fourth use barrels. Lighter and fruiter than expected, with red cherries and red plums, but also … Continue reading →

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