2006 Clos Mogador Priorat Manyetes

• By Josh Raynolds
  July/August 2009, IWC Issue #145, (See more on Vinous...)

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• By Jon Rimmerman
  6/14/2010, (See more on Garagiste...)

  (MANYETES Clos Mogador Priorat) 2006 Mogador Dear Friends, Here’s another opportunity that “forces” me to abandon today’s offer (a delightful rose’ from the Duras that deserves space another time) in favor of a deal that is not only low-priced for the genre, but one of the lowest available tariffs for the wine in the world. If you are looking for a palate-staining blend of old and new, one that is sure to make a major impression on your guests, I’ll cut to the chase and make this as short as possible... As far as Priorat is concerned, Clos Mogador is akin to a “Kleenex” icon brand. The consistency of owner Rene Barbier’s output is admirable and few can touch his level of achievement in the region. He’s been called the grandfather of Priorat or the region’s unofficial spokesman but I would simply call him a magician with old-vine Carignan (Carinena). While many top examples have come before it, this year’s Manyetes will only add to Barbier’s resume and he feels the 2006 has a chance to age for up to three decades or more. The material was so strong from this vineyard in 2006 that the freshly pressed grapes stained your fingers for weeks (it was next to impossible to get the pigment off your fingertips). An old wives’ tale ranks the success of a growing season by how long the just-pressed purple lasts on the fingertips and, in this case, a number of pickers had purple on their fingers for three weeks after the harvest – that ranks right up there with the best this vineyard has produced. Call it folklore or real life, the 2006 Manyetes is a serious wine that makes a mineral-soaked statement from the get-go: A bargain compared to similarly styled 2009 Bordeaux? Not to mention, it’s available now. ONE SHIPMENT ONLY at this price directly from the winery cellar. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as a long-term ageing candidate and VERY HARD TO FIND outside of Europe: 2006 Clos Mogador “Clos Manyetes” Priorat - (compare at $80-90+ in the US) FIRST COME FIRST SERVED up to 24/person until we run out To order: niki@garagistewine.com This wine is set to depart form Spain – it will arrive in the summer (please check OARS for local pick up after July 20th). It will ship during the Fall shipping season. Out of state orders will be held for free under ideal storage conditions (56 degrees/70%humidity) until shipping is possible. Locals may pick up at their leisure. For current local pick up and arrival/ship information, please see your OARS link below (at the bottom of this offer) - don’t know how to access your OARS? Simply click the link and see your account. You can also paste the link into your browser. If you are having trouble with your link or your account, please contact: support@garagistewine.com NO SALES TO RETAILERS OR WHOLESALERS Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Spain8120 Click here to view the status of your orders in O.A.R.S.