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2003 Alvaro Palacios Priorat Finca Dofí
Grenache Blend
- Spain
- Catalunya
- Priorat
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Community Tasting Notes 29
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SlimShaney wrote: 91 points
February 21, 2019 - Aged but drinking strong. Grapes totally integrated to one flavour but lowish score reflects it being totally one dimensional even after 2 hours.
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Tony Molester wrote:
April 29, 2017 - Perfect cork, no seepage, however cork was stuck and destroyed when pulled out. Very spongy.
Grenache dominant blend (60%), with syrah, cabernet and merlot rounding it out.
V: dark red, veering towards purple. Very youthful.
N: Very discreet, smoke, menthol. Blind, I would have guessed aged carignan.
P: Elegant attack, clove, star anise, tannins still noticeable. Finishes a bit warm with a prickle of acid. Fruit still present. Simple.
Overall, I am far from enthralled. It's good, but not close to scaling the heights. Perhaps in a closed phase, as it still has a ways to go to being fully mature. However, based on my experience with oak-aged grenache wines, I doubt this will improve. It tastes like it's drying out.
24h later: The wine has opened up considerably, shedding the rustic character I disliked. This is singing. The grenache is not dominant in character, nor is the cabernet. It's difficult to peg down. I enjoyed this considerably more on day 2 that upon opening. Highly recommend doing the same.
Drink or hold to 2024.
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johnnyo wrote: 96 points
October 14, 2016 - Absolutely amazing wine! I wish I had more of this vintage.
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rmodak wrote: 91 points
July 29, 2015 - Drinking very well, with bright cherry fruit, tar, violet and great acidity. Not a hint of overripeness.
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BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 93 points
June 15, 2015 - Coravin one week later is, well, perfect! Blessed nightcap!
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By Stephen Tanzer
September/October 2005, IWC Issue #122 (link)(Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi Priorat) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Alvaro Palacios
- Varietal Grenache Blend
- Designation Finca Dofí
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Spain
- Region Catalunya
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Priorat
- UPC Code 8429073051825
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 160 (40%)
- Consumed 239 (60%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- RegionCatalunya
- AppellationPriorat
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