Region - Catalunya
January 12, 2012
Big in every way, with tons of new oak, popcorn and coffee sitting on top of dark-fruit aromas. Modern despite its incorporation of several indigenous grapes, this blend delivers a blast of roasted black cherry and plum flavors in front of a resiny finish that’s dripping with menthol and molasses. Unique if a touch syrupy; it’s clearly shooting for the modern style.
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Torres Red Blend - 2001
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January 12, 2012
Montsant’s inherent character is nicely captured in this blend of Carignan, Syrah and Grenache. The bouquet is entirely smooth and inviting, if a bit generic. And the palate delivers ripe berry flavors that don’t vary much from the fruity and basic. Call it simple or call it just right for the price; this is a fine red wine with character, balance and ease.
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January 12, 2012
This co-op wine is a touch minty and herbal, but it has enough class and red fruit to earn props. Cherry and raspberry dominate the flavor profile, while the finish is dry and a little bit starchy. Zesty and full of pop, but lean in the middle.
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January 12, 2012
Heavily stewed and raisiny, almost to the point of no return. And while the wine is definitely cooked and starchy, it rallies on the palate and finish to show some decent Priorat-style richness and flavor. But let’s face it, the wine is 80% baked and won’t last for much longer.
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January 12, 2012
Our bet is that a granular, reduced, raisiny wine like this will not have broad appeal. Yet if you are interested in trying a blend of Samsó, Garnacha and Syrah it has some core qualities, namely old-school raisin and plum flavors backed by core tannins. A country-style wine if there ever was one.
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January 12, 2012
As long as the price keeps creeping up on this wine, we’re happy to say that the quality seems better and the oak level lower than in past years. This version of Milmanda offers roasted corn, walnut and other smoky, barrel-based aromas. Throughout the fruit is shy but the mouthfeel and oak are smooth. Finishes with a blast of white pepper and toast.
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Torres Chardonnay - 2005
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January 12, 2012
Ripe and pure, with good heft, body, structure and length. The blend is 60% Syrah and 40% Garnacha, and while the early aromas are tough and rubbery they soon morph into plum and berry. Raspberry and full plum flavors are thick but balanced as spice and pepper close things out.
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January 12, 2012
Very big, modern, sweet and oaky. And that doesn’t mean it’s bad, because the richness, high alcohol (15%), buttery barrel notes and candy-like qualities are all rendered well. Still, be on the watch for creamy oak, cinnamon, café mocha and butter more than precise, angular fruit character. Should get more integrated with another year of bottle age. The boisterous blend is Garnacha, Syrah and Mazuelo.
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January 12, 2012
Soft and buttery on the nose, with a touch of pear. Shy pear and apple flavors drive toward a modest finish that’s dry and almondy. Smooth on the palate, but not dynamic. This is intended to be a prestige Chardonnay, yet while it has mouthfeel there’s not a whole lot of zest or character.
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Torres Chardonnay - 2002
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January 12, 2012
Not exactly sleek but if you’re O.K. with better than average size, sweetness and heat, it’s more than fine. Aromas of sweet black plums are soft and stewy, yet the palate remains racy, with nervy cherry and raspberry flavors. A solid wine with just enough grit and bite. A Europvin, Christopher Cannan selection, Imported by multiple importers, including Michael Skurnik Wines.
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Laurona Red Blend - 2003
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