17 yrs old , drank slightly chilled Showing nicely . Light red fruit nose Mouth - sappy red fruit, possibly a tad confected but very much alive, good minerality, a hint of brown sugar in the finish which has nice framing tannins. Overall fresh and ripe, a style that I think many would like. Drink soonish.
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2003 ALVARO PALACIOS LES TERRASSES CATALUNYA PRIORAT-made from Carignan [Mazuelo and Cariñena] which outside of Catalunya is mostly used as a blending grape to add colour and weight; this was really fruity with bright and expressive flavours of plum, blackberry and red and black cherry; it was very tasty and had enough acidity to carry it for the long run.
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Weekly tasting group #094; Priorat (@ BS): The bouquet is a bit rustic with red fruits, earth and spiciness. On the palate still a lot of juicy cherries, herbs, fresh acidity and ripe and round but firm tannin. A bit drying in the finish. Lovely wine, ready now and no real hurry.
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This wine really evolved over time, starting with a little funk, pepper and leather and slowly showing more depth and intrigue. It still has some fruit, but the secondary flavors are more apparent, with mineral and savory notes. Drink now.
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10/21/2020 - soyhead wrote:
17 yrs old , drank slightly chilled
Showing nicely . Light red fruit nose
Mouth - sappy red fruit, possibly a tad confected but very much alive, good minerality, a hint of brown sugar in the finish which has nice framing tannins. Overall fresh and ripe, a style that I think many would like. Drink soonish.
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7/7/2017 - Blake Brown Likes this wine: 91 Points
2003 ALVARO PALACIOS LES TERRASSES CATALUNYA PRIORAT-made from Carignan [Mazuelo and Cariñena] which outside of Catalunya is mostly used as a blending grape to add colour and weight; this was really fruity with bright and expressive flavours of plum, blackberry and red and black cherry; it was very tasty and had enough acidity to carry it for the long run.
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10/28/2013 - Zweder wrote: 90 Points
Weekly tasting group #094; Priorat (@ BS): The bouquet is a bit rustic with red fruits, earth and spiciness. On the palate still a lot of juicy cherries, herbs, fresh acidity and ripe and round but firm tannin. A bit drying in the finish. Lovely wine, ready now and no real hurry.
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2/28/2013 - The Vinsider Likes this wine: 91 Points
This wine really evolved over time, starting with a little funk, pepper and leather and slowly showing more depth and intrigue. It still has some fruit, but the secondary flavors are more apparent, with mineral and savory notes. Drink now.
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1/26/2013 - guitarguy wrote: 88 Points
Nose of saddle leather and perhaps a bit of Brett. Chocolate, tar, dark berry and still ample tannins. Finishes a bit hot. Drink now.
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