Category Archives: Priorat

Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses 2003

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Lincoln

A hot vintage from Priorat. Erk, I am worried. A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Carignan, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. A ripe nose, black cherries, raisins, liquorice, minerals and leathery notes. On the palate, a bit uncouth really, raisiny, with … Continue reading →

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Capçanes Mas Donis Montsant 2003

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Lincoln

This one slipped through the net; I don’t think it really is a cellaring wine. But it wasn’t undrinkable, so I am lucky. In the glass, there was some browning. A rustic nose, rough raspberries, stones, gravel and a touch … Continue reading →

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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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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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Cims de Porrera “Solanes” Priorat 2000

Posted on February 14, 2006 by Lincoln

Oodles of savouriness happening here: gravel, smoky oyster shells, meat, resin and pine needles. It has also got some big fat black cherries and red fruits too. The palate is relatively tightly knit, medium bodied, with bold and beautiful fruit … Continue reading →

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