Region - Catalunya
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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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January 12, 2012
Harsh and burnt-smelling, with beet-like flavors and too much body weight. One could argue that it gets better as it airs out, but nobody should have to wrestle with a rosé just to get something likable from it. Past its prime with nowhere to go.
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Fra Guerau Rosé - 2007
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January 12, 2012
Controlled, slightly leathery, honest and nice overall. A mix of black cherries and herbal aromas ride the bouquet, while the palate is earthy and shows plum and mild tomato flavors. A good mouthfeel that’s more racy than outright heavy allows the wine to cleanse and not overwhelm what you’re eating.
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January 12, 2012
Full-force blackberry, cherry, and licorice create a lovely bouquet, which is followed nicely by cherry, plum, and additional berry flavors. The finish is broad, meaty and firm, with fine tannins.
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January 12, 2012
This well-priced red from Tarragona shows a glimpse of what the Montsant region can produce. The nose is all red fruit, with a splinter of oak. The palate is chunky and easy as it deals blackberry and raspberry in spades. Chocolate and mocha on the thick finish should please the sugar mavens.
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January 12, 2012
With spice, raisin and driving dark-fruit aromas, this sweetie is lifted and enticing on the bouquet. Big, rowdy and complex in the mouth, with layered cherry, cough drop and kirsch flavors. Very pure late, with coffee, chocolate and even more spice to the finish. Shows good fruit, acids, heft and overall balance. Delicious and highly recommended.
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January 12, 2012
This old-vine Grenache is unique and surprising, with its touch of lilac and currant on the nose, followed by full-bodied, lush berry and currant flavors. It’s tannic and needs to age, but should develop into a velvety, integrated treat with a few years on it. One of the better kosher wines on the market.
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January 12, 2012
Ripe and attractive, with deep red fruit aromas. The palate is intense and thorough, with solid tannins supporting ripe, natural flavors of baked berries, particularly blackberry and dark plum. Subtle and smooth on the finish, with length. The blend is 50% Garnacha and 25% each Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2013.
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January 12, 2012
Big and dark, and it comes with no shortage of prune, blackberry, smoky oak and depth. A lusty flavor profile filled with blackberry, cola, clove and chocolate is stout and satisfying, while the dark finish sports licorice and bitter cacao. Forthright and chunky wine. Drink now into 2011. Imported by Fine Estates From Spain.
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January 12, 2012
Lemony and light on the bouquet. The palate is aggressive, almondy tasting and tight, with lemony lead flavors, peach notes and a lasting but not unpleasant bitterness. Nicely balanced, with good mouthfeel. A very nice wine and a different breed within the wide world of Spanish white wines.
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January 12, 2012
Still young and jumpy, but the ripeness and pedigree of this Penedès bruiser is beyond reproach. It’s big, bold and deep as a mountain lake, with black plum, bullion and a pile of blackberry on the palate. Tons of extract and tannins make this inky, saturated heavyweight a wine to ponder. For fans of forward, beefy reds. Imported by Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.
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Torres Red Blend - 2000
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January 12, 2012
Here’s an excellent wine from a high-flying subsection of Tarragona. It’s rich, inky and thick, but impeccably balanced. Pulsating dark-berry fruit carries the nose and palate, while chocolate comes on late. Polished and intense, with all elements squarely in place.
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January 12, 2012
Saturated and dense, but youthful as well as a few shades shy of refined. There’s herbal essence to the flavor profile, but there’s also bold and tasty cassis and black plum. The finish is chewy and a bit spicy, and overall you’d have to label it rich and full.
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January 12, 2012
This Freixenet-owned label from Montsant opts to use Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot in the blend, and hence the wine is very red in color and rather weighty. The nose has some green character and earthiness, while the palate deals stewed plum and apple skin. Putting it nicely: It's not the freshest piece of fruit in the bowl.
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Fra Guerau Rosé - 2005
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January 12, 2012
One of the best of the region, with supreme concentration and style. It’s mostly Syrah, and the color is piercing purple. On the nose, it’s a touch granular and nutty at first, but eventually dark, meaty black fruit emerges. Tons of black cherry and heft on the palate, with a lasting, smoky finish. Reaches that higher level, although not quite as surely as the fabulous 2001. Imported by De Maison Selections, Inc.
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January 12, 2012
More basic and strained than prior wines from this producer. The nose is rubbery and cheesy at first, with leather and blackberry. Hard, tannic and acidic as well, and only a little softer with airing. Flavors are of snappy, tough cherry and berry, and the finish shows tannic bite. Could improve some with aging; now it’s a tough go.
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January 12, 2012
This five-grape blend hails from outside Barcelona. It’s mute on the nose, with hints of horseradish and vinaigrette. Seems pickled on the palate, with rubbery tannins and flavor notes of salsa and wasabi. Imported by Oriel Wines.
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Oriel Red Blend - 2003
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January 12, 2012
Sweet red-fruit and red-licorice aromas are attractive and round. The palate of peppy cranberry and plum is moderately tart, although it opens up and gets much friendlier if given time. While many wines from this section of Catalonia are big and modern, this one is more restrained and will perform well with food.
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January 12, 2012
Despite the hot year this shows encouraging depth, ripeness and a berry-driven nose. And if you cherish agility and subtleties more than pure power, this has the goods; it’s full of zesty plum and dark berry flavors and the finish is long and fresh. Not a desperate heavyweight with too much extract or oak; instead it boasts finesse and a lightness of being. Drink now.
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January 12, 2012
The first couple of passes are not that encouraging: there’s strawberry Kool-Aid and sharp field-like aromas of thistle and bramble. But the palate is not bad at all; it is flush yet racy, with solid raspberry and plum flavors that carry onto the finish. Not a refined wine but a natural one.
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January 12, 2012
Seems a touch green and stripped at first, but airing brings it around. Still, there’s a lot of fresh wood and resin, which somewhat masks the plum and berry fruit that’s eager to emerge. Spicy on the finish, with a decent feel.
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January 12, 2012
This is small-production, old-vines Cariñena with the full allotment of French oak aging. It is a little syrupy on the nose, but its schisty blackberry and licorice aromas and flavors give it a Priorat quality. What’s holding it back is jumpy acidity that brings the mouthfeel down a notch or two. Best with food.
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January 12, 2012
Dry, almondy and mature, with oxidized aromas and a bold gold color. This is full-force white Garnacha with a lot of heft and body. It’s arguably more bitter and sweet than outright fruity, with honey and white pepper accents. Finishes extra spicy, with heat. Rich and heady stuff to drink now.
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January 12, 2012
Aromas of fresh tomato, citrus peel and red fruits are a touch austere, but the mouth and flavors are more generous. The palate is well balanced and the flavors run sweet, ripe and chewy, with berry fruit and creamy licorice notes on the finish. A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Garnacha from Catalonia.
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January 12, 2012
Tropical and easy to like. We don’t see many white Garnachas in the U.S., but this one shows mango, melon and vanilla on the nose and the palate follows up with lychee, apple and baking spice flavors. Plump and mellow but with adequate acidity; refreshing while it’s young. Drink now. Imported by Grapes of Spain. Best Buy.
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January 12, 2012
Modern in terms of its forward oak, extraction and deep color. The nose is packed with charcoal, tobacco and pepper, while the fresh, forward palate pushes cherry cola and baked fruit. Firm tannins, however, close it down, leaving a clipped finish and the perception of only moderate depth. Decant to get best results.
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Torres Red Blend - 1999
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January 12, 2012
This barrel-fermented, pricey Chardonnay is heavy and doesn’t have much life in it. The nose is flat and mildly oaky, while the palate is immensely woody, with low-level acidity and buttery, baked-apple flavors. To say it doesn’t hit hard is an understatement. But to say it’s outright bad would be overly harsh.
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Torres Chardonnay - 2001
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January 12, 2012
Deep and dark on the nose, with licorice, cola and prune aromas. The palate is chunky and full, albeit a touch soft. Saturated flavors of cola, blackberry and chocolate define it as a rich, modern wine, and the finish is appropriately creamy and stacked with sweetness and depth. A lush blend of Garnacha, Cabernet and two indigenous varieties. Drink now through 2011.
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Jaspi Red Blend - 2008
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January 12, 2012
Opens with hard, ripe, almost forced aromas, which settle with air. The palate is wiry, firm and a touch hot, with cola, raspberry and plum flavors that rattle around on a bed of racy acidity. Finishes rather lean and raw, but with honest flavors of Garnacha and Carignan, which comprise 90% of the blend. Imported by North American Beverage Group.
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January 12, 2012
The wine sounds pretty impressive: It’s comprised of local Catalan grape varities Monastrell, Garnacha Tinta, Garró, Samsó and Cariñena, which are all grown at Grans Muralles, a single vineyard that dates back to the Middle Ages. And very good it is, though it doesn’t taste as singular as its heritage suggests. Black plum and cherry notes are couched in brambly, oak flavors. The wine has woodsy, rustic tannins in the mouth, and even more on the finish. —D.M.
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Torres Red Blend - 1998
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January 12, 2012
Dark as night, with smooth, deep aromas of earth, leather and black fruit. It’s a blend of four fairly common red grapes, and together they yield pleasant plum, blackberry and other dark-fruit flavors. Sizable and tannic, but impressive for its clarity and simplicity. Imported by De Maison Selections, Inc.
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January 12, 2012
Vanilla, caramel, bramble, pepper and spice all appear on the bouquet, while the palate is full in size, with a saturated feel and flavors of sweet berries and plum. It’s a pretty big but not enormous four-grape blend, and overall it’s devoid of tricks or glaring faults.
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Jaspi Red Blend - 2007
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January 12, 2012
Dark purple in color, with heavy aromas of molasses, road tar and baked plum. Not particularly vivid, but solid and ripe. There’s ample black fruit throughout, but it lacks the edge it might have in a more balanced vintage. Remember: 2003 was a broiler, thus the grapes suffered.
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January 12, 2012
A millennium wine that’s now in fine form. It’s a typical Garnacha-Cariñena blend that runs heavy on Garnacha. The bouquet is strong and evolved, with leather and mineral along with aromas of crushed flower petals, asphalt and earth. Excellent fruit quality in the mouth; vivid with raspberry and black pepper. 800 cases made. Imported by multiple importers.
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Laurona Red Blend - 2000
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January 12, 2012
Bingo! An excellent wine from a great vintage, simple as that. Exotic and complex aromas that highlight Middle Eastern spices, a silky palate and integrated tannins, what more could you want? How about a delicious mix of five grapes, incredibly harmonious and food friendly? No surprise it’s this good: It’s made by the team at Clos Mogador. Imported by multiple importers.
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Laurona Red Blend - 2001
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January 12, 2012
At 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Garnacha and 15% Tempranillo, this is a bit like a Catalan super Tuscan. Unusual for the region because you can really pick up on the Cabernet component. Overall it’s spicy, with hints of tomato, herb and pepper along with textured dark fruit. Good for the money; drink now. Imported by European Cellars.
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January 12, 2012
This wine is a custom cuvée made by Montsant’s trend-setting co-operative for American importer Eric Solomon. It’s a bit like a Côtes du Rhône, but with more color, dark fruit and body. And it displays some of the region’s patented terroir, meaning it has that graphite-schist quality along with peppery notes. Imported by European Cellars.
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January 12, 2012
Milmanda is 100% Chardonnay from Catalonia, but this vintage is a touch flatter than previous years. The nose is nice, offering spring flowers, vanilla and nutmeg. The flavors lean toward tropical fruit, especially banana. The warm finish is where you first catch some spicy oak. Too bad it isn’t more lively.
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Torres Chardonnay - 2000
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January 12, 2012
An impressive Montsant blend of Grenache, Cabernet and Syrah with a purple color and friendly black fruit aromas. Not overly complex but deeply drawn and balanced. The plum, fresh raisin and blackberry flavors are smooth and structured, and overall flavor and liveliness are key attributes. Drink now through 2012.
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January 12, 2012
Sweet and ripe smelling, with licorice and black cherry on the nose. The mouthfeel has a slight astringency to it, but the overall emphasis seems to be on red fruit so that narrowness works. Fresh, quenching and seemingly made to go with foods such as chorizo or fatty Spanish ham. 900 cases made. Imported by Vino Cava.
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January 12, 2012
Not all of the new wines that we see from up and coming regions like Montsant are good. This one is a lean, burnt and minty offering with an odd baked, nutty character. Not up to standards.
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January 12, 2012
It has been a few years since 2001 was a current vintage, and while Montsant wines can age, this one doesn’t seem to be going anywhere in particular. The nose is overdone with heavy mint, menthol and cinnamon-driven oak, while the palate is jumpy and tannic. Not a cheap wine, but also not that great.
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January 12, 2012
A full-bodied red blend from Montsant. The nose is big and smells of black cherry, licorice and herbal, foresty notes, while the palate is saturated and grabby at the edges, with herb-tinged, roasted-berry flavors. Snappy and cheek-starching on the finish; drink now through 2011.
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January 12, 2012
Warm and smooth, with aromas of fresh dill, spiced cherries, mulled earth and more. The palate has a full, stacked feel with well-oaked flavors of vanilla, toffee and earthy berries. Finishes chewy, with complexity and light flavors of caramel and tobacco. Ready to drink.
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January 12, 2012
Not a lot of glaring aromas of a sweet wine here; in fact, it’s showing fresh tomato, cherry and more dryness on the nose than candy or syrup. The palate is tight and a little clipped, with sweet cassis and reduced black plum flavors. Short on the finish, but good and grabby overall.
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January 12, 2012
Sweet, dark and ripe, with prune on the nose along with smoke and tar. With a smooth body and easy tannins, this is a ready Syrah-led blend with blackberry, pepper, licorice and chocolate notes but also a slash of obvious but nicely applied oak. Drink now through 2010.
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Isis Red Blend - 2005
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January 12, 2012
A fine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo. Aromas of cherry, licorice and nutmeg are inviting, as is the palate of tobacco, cherry and blackberry. The finish is tight and fundamentally sound, with a hint of creaminess.
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January 12, 2012
Rooty on the nose, with green herb, tea and raspberry aromas. Patience and airing only brings it to the acceptable level, which means the wine’s reasonably good prune and dark-fruit flavors are scuttled by a disjointed, overly acidic mouthfeel.
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January 12, 2012
Slightly rubbery and a touch smoky/burnt on the nose, with red-fruit aromas of rhubarb and raspberry. It’s fresh and solidly built on the palate, with strawberry, raspberry and lactic flavors. Finishes with vanilla, a touch of green and a little bitterness.
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January 12, 2012
Aromas of mineral and jammy raspberry are attractive, yet the palate seems a bit metallic and clicky, with hard to penetrate flavors of rooty fruits, vanilla, coconut and cola. Opens with airing to display secondary berry fruit flavors in front of a tough, firm finish. Nice and ripe, and ready to drink.
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January 12, 2012
Quite green and also raisiny, which doesn’t really compute seeing that one indicates underripeness and the other overripeness. But throw both together and you get a wine that’s not all that pleasing and seems to be striving for equilibrium. Gummy, green and thick-tasting in the mouth. A hard wine to get excited about.
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January 12, 2012
Translucent in color, yet clean and reserved. Aromas of pie cherries and other red fruits are solid, while the red fruit and herb flavors are more than good. If there’s an issue here, it’s that the wine lacks depth and complexity. On the surface it’s satisfying and competent, but among the best wines from Montsant it’s just a face in the crowd. Imported by USA Wine Imports, Inc.
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January 12, 2012
From a brutally hot vintage, this shows plenty of mineral, schist and cola aromas along with impeccably smooth fruit. It’s a little racy and sheer in the mouth, but food will balance that without a problem. And along the way you should enjoy the licorice, cherry, kirsch and other crafty nuances that this fine blend of Cabernet, Garnacha and Carignan has to offer. Drink now through 2009.
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January 12, 2012
Violet in color, with burnt rubber, cherry and plum on the lively nose. Things go south from there, however, as the palate is too snappy and austere to support the flavors. It’s 90% Carignan and much like a tart Italian Dolcetto. Imported by Hand Picked Selections.
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Arcs Carignane - 2004
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January 12, 2012
Quite sweet and borderline raisiny on the nose, yet red and tart in the mouth, with pie cherry and red raspberry flavors. Quite basic and straightforward, with a touch of green spiciness to the racy finish.
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January 12, 2012
Though handsomely balanced, this medium-weight Chardonnay shows only modest complexity, with apple, tropical fruit and mild toasty notes on the nose and palate. A slight caramel note gives a vaguely sweet cast to the basically dry fruit flavors. Has appeal and some length, but it’s not the statement one would expect at the price. —M.M.
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Torres Chardonnay - 1999
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January 12, 2012
Subtle and balanced, and may show best with plenty of airing and/or decanting. In the meantime, expect modest plummy sweetness with a smack of herbal offset. It’s more simple and statuesque than lively or attention-grabbing. A Europvin, Christopher Cannan selection; Imported by multiple importers, including Michael Skurnik Wines.
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Laurona Red Blend - 2004
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January 12, 2012
Sometimes concept exceeds the wine itself, and this may be a case in point. The blend is odd, and the fact that each grape comes from a different part of Spain is potentially more odd. As for the wine, it has a nice perfume to it, courtesy of the Rhone varieties in the mix. And while the cherry/berry fruit is forward, it’s maybe too sweet and basic in terms of length, structure and mouthfeel. Still, it’s worth a try for the experimental tasters out there.
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January 12, 2012
Reddish in color, with full-blast plum and candied apple aromas. It looks like a lug in the glass, but in the mouth it’s more refined and lean, with slightly pickled strawberry flavors leading to a citrus and scallion finish. Plenty of zest and citric acid despite the ominous color.
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January 12, 2012
A powerful, pretty wine with much of the qualities of a high-end Priorat, (Which makes sense because Montsant is right next door to Priorat.) it offers a bottomless nose of deep red fruit and flowers. That’s matched by the palate, which is ripe and everlasting as it transitions to the spicy, complex finish.
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Laurona Red Blend - 2000
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January 12, 2012
Black fruit, licorice and earth are all aromas of classic Montsant, and together they are easy to enjoy and understand. Ripe black cherry, pepper and an undercurrent of licorice and coffee work the palate, while the finish sports tight acids and smooth tannins. Good now through 2009.
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January 12, 2012
After a couple of rough years, all Fluminus needed was the good 2004 vintage. And the result is splendid. This blend of Cab, Garnacha and Carignan is pure as can be, with polished leather and fine tobacco aromas entering the fray. The whole is complete and big-boned, but in the end it’s more tight and compact than plush. Give it two years to show its best side.
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January 12, 2012
Spicy strawberries on the nose lead straight to a full-bodied, totally balanced and healthy palate that is eager to deliver zesty raspberry and tea-like flavors. Not hard to enjoy, with peppery rosé tannins and good length. Freshness is key to this wine, and as of June 2007 it was drinking perfectly. Imported by Freixenet USA.
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Fra Guerau Rosé - 2006
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December 16, 2011
Sweeter, yummy. Good after dinner with chocolate.
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Cellar Capcanes "Mas Donis" barrica Montsant DO - 2004
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September 19, 2011
Definite presence of oak on the nose with rich caramel notes as well as notes of fresh-cut grass and a lemon squeeze. The white blend hits your palate crisp and clean and transforms into a silky lemon cream pie and then slowly melts down your throat into oblivion. A very nice all around blend but some minor rough notes on the top of the palate during the finish. Surprising for a wine that has undergone some apparent malolactic fermentation. Pair with a pasta pomodoro with a fresh crostini brushed with fresh olive oil and garlic.
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September 19, 2011
Intense golden colour with a delicate crown. On the nose, very yeasty with creamy aged notes and hints of peach. Elucid mousse and well-placed acidity supports the minerality and brief, crisp finish. Like a good liberal arts degree, this wine is well-rounded in all categories. Pair with a spinach salad with toasted almonds, dried cranberries, green onions and a light sesame vinagrette.
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September 19, 2011
Perfectly balanced between acidity and fruit, body and elegance; this wine was like a super model with a degree in astrophysics who likes to watch football. The lemon green colour and vibrant bubble formation, enticed you to sip, and the dried fruits and notes of honeysuckle, fresh lemon curd and citrus kept you interested. Supple acidity lifted the fruit and rounded out into a delicate, refined finish.
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September 19, 2011
Quick dispersion of bubbles in the glass...(and no one likes a premature disperson). Aromas of kiwi and white peach and supported by a overtones of burnt toast that provide a veritable cornucopia of flavors and textures. Although lacking in bubbles in the glass, the mousse has a subtle and creamy feel. Flavours of pineapple with a sweetness on the aftertaste. Well balanced acidity and body gives a weighty character to the wine. Pair with a fresh peach ice cream on a pastry.
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September 19, 2011
Light pale lemon green with a consistant fine bead of bubbles. Aromas of dried fruits, almonds and light toasty notes. Excellent balance between the acidity and sweetness with a smooth, sweet finish. Flavours of sultanas, sweet pineapple and felt as though you were walking through a patisserie with sweet, candied notes. Pair with a nice Manchego on fresh crostini.
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Gramona Gran Reserva Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada - 2004
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September 19, 2011
Has a beautiful salmon color and tiny micro-bubbles rising to the top of the glass. Starts with a semi-dry mouthfeel and light effervescence and then continues to peel back layers of soft, delicate red fruits (cherry, plum, raspberry). Hits the palate in all the right ways with all the right balance. This is a wine for hedonists looking for instant gratification...you won't be dissatisfied! Pair with lightly grilled salmon in a lemon/butter sauce finished with fresh dill.
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Raventos i Blanc de Nit Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada - 2008
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September 19, 2011
A slew of tiny, slow rising bubbles and pineapple whisk you right into the tropical fruit aromas emanating from the glass.A naturally beautiful wine, Its like a beach vacation in a glass;crisp, clean, refreshing and just complex enough to keep it interesting and fun. The finish sunbathes on your palate and refuses to get up...perfect with Tomato Chicken Balti and jasmine rice.
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September 14, 2011
The age of this wine has given rise to a rusty/garnet color and beautiful baked brambly berry notes with a hint of limestone soil on the nose. This wine has held up considerably well and has another 5 or so years of life in it. Time has done it well to wrap all of the earth and fruit together into one seamless tasting experience! Pair with a venison tenderloin prepared medium rare with a sherry reduction or cranberry relish.
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September 14, 2011
Beautiful aromas of buttery strawberry shortcake and has lovely flavors of strawberries and Tahitian vanilla. Smooth, silky finish with balanced acidity for a Brut Nature Reserva. It is reminiscent of walking past the neighborhood patisserie with fresh baked goods placed in the window. Drink as a liquid dessert or with...you guessed it...strawberry shortcake.
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March 6, 2011
Had this at a Spanish Wine tasting recently and I thought it was decent but for $10.00 I thought, why not take a bottle home? Upon popping it open, I am hit with a slighty musty scent. I let it breathe for about an hour while preparing some food and when I get back to it and pour myself a glass, I am pleasantly surprised. It's got a good plum looking color, and is almost totally opaque. The nose shows some earthy tones, maybe some blackberry or rapspberry with burnt wood and hints of tobacco which I immediately equate to "Old vine." I have a sip and decide this is just a fantastic wine, there is smoky dark fruit taste going on, a little dry but a good strong aftertaste that hangs around for a good while with that grape/berry flavor. It's got a great balance between the earthy-ness without tasting too musty and the fruit plays off of it just perfectly. The more I let this breathe, the better it gets. With all of the earthy tones, I will probably enjoy this again with something prepared with herbs (lamb maybe?) but even if it's on it's own, I thought this wine was a winner.
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January 13, 2010
Sructured. Not very tannic. Earthy but not minerally. Dark fruit -- lots of blackberry, cherries. Not very forward; sits back on the palate. Delicious!
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Bodegas Ateca Old Vine Garnacha - 2006
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November 27, 2008
Crisp and refreshing 100% pinot noir cava from Catalunya. Beautiful deep pink color.
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Codorniu Pinot Noir - NV
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April 11, 2008
Note's relate to earlier vintage (2002, 2000). Priorat wines are to Spain today what Tuscan wines were to Italy in the late 80's early 90's. Alvaro Palacio is an excellent winemaker to start with if you haven't tried a Priorat yet. Their most popular red blend, Las Terrases, mixes 5-6 different varietals with Carmenere making up the foundation. It has luscious dark fruit flavors surrounded by hints of lighter fruits like apricot, an excellent balance of earthiness, and a soft but lingering finish. It is the style that explains why wines from Priorat are my favorite. The best way I can describe the essence of these wines is to thing of a coffee bean dipped in dark chocolate stuffed in a raspberry, stuffed in a dark cherry that's then stuffed in a kiwi.
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Alvara Palacios - 2005
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May 9, 2007
At Negrojo, Barcelona. Out of the way but cool Asian fusion rest. Very dry wine.
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Sumarroca Penedes - 2004
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March 26, 2007
Ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and black currant mingle with dark chocolate and iron notes in this brooding red. It's firm on the palate, but not ponderous, with lithe tannins and a fresh, spicy finish. Syrah with Viognier. Drink now through 2009. 200 cases imported. –TM" - Rated 88, Wine Spectator
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March 11, 2007
Cherry color berry smell. Black cherry and balanced taste clean uncomplicated plum/cherry w/soft but full body finish of strawberry, drinks like a merlot/bordeaux
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March 11, 2007
Bright color, strawberry aroma. Crisp doesnt linger, strawberry flavors nice and bright, not heavy body at all, nice wine w/meals.
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March 9, 2006
Ruby in color with brick rim and some sediment, this medium-plus bodied red from reliable Spanish importer Eric Solomon is tasty and rustic, if not earth-shatteringly interesting. The nose is enticing with notes of anise seed, white pepper (Northern Rhone-reminiscent), bay leaf, black cherry, a hint of cumin and quite a bit of alcohol heat. As well, a touch of red licorice that usually means American oak to me (they def used it, along with a little French bois, for 9 months). The palate delivers meaty notes alongside a woodsy character and a little more of the pepper we saw on the nose. The tannins are a little chalky on the finish, contributing to the "rustic" quality of this wine, but overall it's pleasant if a little "gnarly." Try it with roast game, fennel-sausage pizza or some hearty tapas.
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Cellar Capcanes "Mas Donis" barrica Montsant DO - 2004
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February 1, 2006
Very pleasant. Great value. Rich with a lot of depth and complexity for the price. A little on the sweet and fruity side. Great everyday quaff.
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Castell del Remei Gotim Bru Costers del Segre Tempranillo Blend - 2003
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February 1, 2006
Very pleasant. Great value. Rich with a lot of depth and complexity for the price. A little on the sweet and fruity side. Great everyday quaff.
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Castell del Remei Costers del Segre Castell del Remei Costers del Segre Gotim Bru - 2003
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