1st Spaniards meeting, 6 weeks after returning from Spain

It wasn't that easy to co-ordinate the date, but after three trials we finally made it!
So all the 8 of us gathered: Ety & Hanan, Mati, Yigal, Eli, Yair, Adina hosted and myself.

• 2001 Celler Vall Llach Priorat Vall Llach 91 Points

  Spain, Catalunya, Priorat

  magnum. decanted 7 hours in advance. surprisingly a relatively soft dry cork.
  Color: dark red-purple-black, no visible signs of ageing, not even on the rim.
  Nose: partially corky, though still rich, powerful, hints of truffles & balsamic vinegar, tar and wet slate.
  Palate: rich, black fruits, integrated tannins, good acidity, smooth, savoury flavours, some minerality, long rich finish.
  Top classical Priorat terroir, will age nicely for another decade.

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• 1999 Clos Mogador Priorat 92 Points

  Spain, Catalunya, Priorat

  decanted 5 hours prior to drinking (cork red-stained till top)
  color: dark red-brown
  Nose: (surprisingly not oxidised since cork was all red), tertiary aromas, rich dark red cherries, earthy-spicy notes, dusty rocks. promising!
  Palate: Full bodied, good acidity, firm tannins, good structure, good harmony, well balanced, a bit rustic, already mature, but can still age few more years, savoury flavours, medium finish.

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• 2001 Bodegas Roda Rioja Cirsion 94 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  decanted 4 hours in advance
  Color: dark red-purple
  Nose: elegant & impressing. rich, smooth, ripe fruit, tertiary aromas
  Palate: rich, full bodied, fine, elegant, integrated tannins, good acidity, fine balance, great harmony, red berries, very long quality finish.

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Adina hosted generously with a over-flow of dishes on the table…
The two Priorat were quite good, even though the Vall Llach had a corky aroma… But the Roda Cirsion was excellent!