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Importer notes: "Dark purple color with a nose of cherries and grenadine. Aged in stainless steel tanks, this full-bodied red is loaded with crisp mineral notes mingled with ripe tannins. Super food friendly, this is an addictive wine."
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$144.95
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PG 96
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Not yet reviewed; 2009 vintage rated 96 points by both Peñín Guide and Rhone Report, which wrote: "The flagship offering and a blend of 100% old vine Garnacha, the 2009 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Aquilon, aged in 70% new French oak for 24 months, is brilliant wine that displays uncommon levels of finesse and elegance paired with decadent, hedonistic fruit. Showing gorgeous aromas of raspberry creme, vanilla, jam coated toast, and fresh flowers on the nose, this medium to full-bodied Garnacha is perfectly balanced and proportioned on the palate, showing an overall elegant, finesse-driven frame that.s covered with sweet fruit, a seamless, pure texture, and very fine, polished tannin on the finish. It's certainly approachable now (needs two hours in a decanter), yet it will be even better in 2-3 years, and drink well for a decade or longer."
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RR 93
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93 points Rhone Report: "Showing slightly more dark fruit, as well as additional density and depth, the 2010 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Campo de Borja, also a blend of 100% Garnacha, has copious blackberry liqueur, spice-box, cedar, chocolate, and licorice qualities to go with a full-bodied, seamless, supple mouth feel. Building in richness and depth over the evening, yet showing gorgeous purity as well as an overall elegant profile, it is hard to resist and I found myself pouring more than a few glasses. Already delicious and approachable, it should drink nicely for upwards of a decade. (Mar 2013)"
This wine is spectacular, and represents the perfect foil for grilled steak. Rich, full bodied and muscular, Alto Moncayo has riveting intensity and palate staining extract; this Spanish red is inky/purple, full-bodied, and rich. This pedal-to-the-metal offering should age handsomely for a decade. 600 cases produced.
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$26.95
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PG 92
RR 90
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92 points Peñín Guide: "(100% garnacha). Colour: cherry, garnet rim. Nose: fruit liqueur notes, floral, fragrant herbs, mineral, sweet spices, creamy oak. Palate: flavourful, fruity, spicy, balanced. (2013)"
90 points Rhone Report: "The 2010 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Campo de Borja Veraton is a blend of 100% Garnacha that offers up a polished, seamless, and silky profile that has a decidedly modern slant. Delivering a spice-laden array of red and black raspberry, creamy licorice, flowers, and a touch of white chocolate, it flows onto the palate with a light, clean texture, good acidity, and a poised, well focused finish. Lighter and more elegant than previous vintages, yet still playing in the same stylistic ballpark, it is an outstanding Garnacha that will evolve gracefully for 5-8 years. (Mar 2013)"
Producer notes: "Inky purple. A heady bouquet evokes ripe red berries, anise, mocha and pungent fresh flowers. Supple and sweet on entry, then more structured in the middle, offering deep, mineral-accented dried strawberry and cherry liqueur flavors. Takes a spicy turn on the long, sappy finish, which echoes the pure red berry qualities. 500 cases produced."
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IWC 90
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright purple. Spicy redcurrant and cherry aromas are complemented by notes of Asian spices and minerals. Lively and precise on the palate, offering vibrant, spice-accented dark fruit flavors and a hint of rooty sassafras. The minerally finish features very good clarity and spicy length. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
Producer notes: "[$20 list] Made from Mencía with trace amounts of Caiño and Arauxa (a clone related to Tempranillo) grown by Toni Mendez. Amizade, meaning 'friendship' in Galician, is Gerardo Mendez's house wine for his friends in America. Tasting Notes - Wild forest fruit in a glass with the palate delivering juicy fresh fruit flavors with striking mineral complexity."
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WE 91
PG 91
IWC 90
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Emphatically toasty and charred on the nose, this offers chocolate and hickory aromas. It feels smooth, plush, layered and not at all simple, with baked black-fruit flavors that are draped over savory barbecue and spice accents. The toast is present but not overpowering on the finish. Alcohol 15%. (12/31/12)"
91 points Peñín Guide: "(100% garnacha). Colour: bright cherry. Nose: sweet spices, creamy oak, expressive, powerful. Palate: flavourful, fruity, toasty, round tannins. (2013)"
90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(100% garnacha, aged for ten months in French oak; 15% alcohol): Glass-staining purple. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, licorice and cola. Juicy, minerally and sweet, with very good depth of flavor and slow-building smokiness. Finishes quite long, with fine-grained tannins and lingering spiciness. (Sep 2012)"
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IWC 89
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89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Vivid ruby. Intense red and dark berry aromas are given depth by a hint of licorice. Sappy and broad on entry, then tighter in the mid-palate, offering juicy black raspberry and cherry flavors and a touch of white pepper. Finishes with good lift, cut and persistence, leaving an intense dark berry note behind. This wine isn't shy about the fruit. (Sep 2012)"
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RR 89
WA 88
WE 88
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89 points Rhone Report: "A smoking value, the 2010 Bodegas Borsao Campo de Borja Garnacha, 80% Garnacha and 20% Tempranillo that's fermented and aged all in stainless steel, delivers loads of Garnacha character with upfront blackberry, mineral, sappy underbrush, pepper, and licorice aromas and flavors. Round, upfront and with juicy, edgy acidity, a medium to full-bodied mouth feel, and fine tannin on the finish, this is serious wine for not much buck. It's a perfect candidate for a house red, should be purchased by the case, and consumed over the coming 2-3 years. (Mar 2012)"
88 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$8 list] The 2010 Borsao Tinto is composed of 85% Garnacha and 15% Tempranillo fermented and aged in stainless steel. Aromas of Asian spices, incense, violets, and assorted black fruits are surprisingly complex. Supple, concentrated, and lengthy on the palate, this excellent value will provide enjoyment over the next 4 years. (Jun 2011)"
88 points and 'Best Buy,' Wine Enthusiast: "Big, black and alive in the glass, with earth and black fruit aromas. The mouth is lively and pure, with blackberry and red plum flavors covering both the dark and red fruit bases. Grabby and long on the finish; very likable value-priced Grenache. (Nov 2011)"
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RP 92
IWC 91
WS 90
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92 points Robert Parker: "[$17 list] One of my favorite offerings from the Bodegas Borsao is the 6,000-case cuvee of the 2010 Tres Picos. Made from 100% Garnacha aged in equal parts stainless steel and French oak, this is the Bodegas Borsao’s interpretation of Chateauneuf du Pape. (But when’s the last time you saw a bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape priced at $17 -- about 30 years ago?) Deep notes of roasted herbs, sweet black cherries and raspberries, peppers and spice soar from the glass of this dark ruby/purple-tinged wine. Full-bodied, rich, ripe, silky textured, pure and long, this unbelievable value should drink well for 3-4 years. (Oct 2012)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Glass-staining purple. Lively, faintly medicinal aromas of cherry, blueberry and licorice, plus hints of smoky herbs and flowers. Juicy and expansive, offering sweet, deeply pitched bitter cherry and dark berry flavors supported by a taut spine of acidity and fine-grained tannins. Finishes with powerful spicy thrust and suggestions of candied flowers and woodsmoke. This could pass for a northern Rhone wine, and a really good one at that. (Oct/Nov 2011)"
90 points and 'Smart Buys,' Wine Spectator: "This rich red is brimming with raspberry jam, chocolate, licorice and wild herb flavors. Firm tannins are well-integrated and buoyed by orange peel acidity. A lively modern style. Drink now through 2015. (4/30/12)"
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PG 87
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87 points Peñín Guide: "(90% monastrell, 10% syrah). Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: fresh fruit, red berry notes, scrubland. Palate: flavourful, fruity, good acidity, round tannins. (2012)"
Producer notes: "Campos de Risca is essentially Monastrell, with blends of wines from different plots to give its complex character. Very small proportions of Syrah may be added in some vintages for complexity and balance."
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WA 86
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This 100% Garnacha from 30- to 50-year-old vines comes from a co-op in the Cariñena DO of Aragón region with 40 different growers. An incredible bargain, it has no barrel influence, and is very fresh and fruity on the nose with cherry pie like fruit and fresh rose floral notes. Smooth and velvety on the tongue with a nice freshness. Simple with pretty floral notes.
86 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$12 list] The 2010 Garnacha spent 3-6 months in American oak. Aromas of rose petals and black cherries inform the nose of a grapy, ripe, easy-going red to pair with pizzas and burgers over the next 3 years. (Jun 2011)"
'Best Buy,' Wine Enthusiast: "Floral berry aromas are fresh and carry only the slightest grassy, green element. The wine feels crisp and tight, with nice red plum and raspberry flavors. Mild, focused and not very hefty or thick on the finish. (12/31/12)"
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RR 100
IWC 96
Spain
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100 points Rhone Report: "Absolutely monumental and rivaling the 1998 and 2001, the 2010 Clos I Terrasses Priorat Clos Erasmus is comprised of 80% Garnacha, 15% Syrah, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 20 months in French oak. It always comes from three vineyards: Escalas (1.1 hectare), Aubagues (2.4 hectares), and Socarrats (3.5 hectare). Deep, serious, and still holding a lot in reserve, it has incredibly pure, detailed aromas and flavors (black cherries, olive tapenade, spice, herbs), brilliant concentration, perfect balance, and a seamless, elegant, yet thrillingly long and structured finish. Despite the overall size here, it never comes across as heavy, always stays pure and ethereal, and is oh so polished. Give bottles 3-5 years in the cellar, and enjoy over the following two decades or more. Spectacular on all accounts! (Mar 2013)"
96 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Opaque ruby. An intensely perfumed bouquet displays scents of black raspberry, redcurrant, Asian spices and incense, with slow-building floral and mineral qualities. Sweet, concentrated and polished, with silky texture and noteworthy intensity to its sappy red fruit and violet pastille flavors. Finishes sweet, spicy and extremely long, with relentless flavors of red berries, minerals and candied flowers. This wine's blend of power and finesse is something else. (Sep 2012)"
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RR 94
IWC 92
WA 90
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94 points Rhone Report: "[$50 list] A mini Clos Erasmus (as it should be since it’s a straight declassification from the grand vin), the 2010 Laurel is comprised of 75% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 16 months in a combination of larger wooden vat and smaller, 2-4 year old barrels. A serious, age-worthy wine in its own right, this incredible wine has classy, pure aromas of black cherry, spice-box, balsamic, and lead pencil along with a full-bodied, deep, concentration, yet gorgeously fresh palate. Seemingly more elegant and structured than previous vintages, this knockout effort finishes with chalky minerality and blockbuster length. Give bottles another 2-3 years, and enjoy over the following decade. (Mar 2013)"
92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(75% garnacha, 20% syrah and 5% cabernet sauvignon, aged for 16 months in large and small used French oak casks): Saturated ruby. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, blueberry, incense and star anise, with a floral overtone. Sweet, palate-staining black and blue fruit flavors are silky and polished, becoming weightier and spicier with air. Sweet, gently tannic focused, finishing with floral and mineral nuances. Give this wine a little air of you plan on drinking it any time soon. (Sep 2012)"
90 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Laurel is a blend of 75% Garnacha, 20% Syrah and 5% Cabernet aged half in troconic, wooden Taransaud vats plus 2- to 4-year-old barrels and it is essentially the second wine of Clos Erasmus. The 2010 has a very ripe, glossy bouquet with macerated dark cherries, soy and violets. The palate is full-bodied with succulent tannins married with good acidity, and pure dark fruits laced with balsamic, orange rind and a touch of rosemary, with fine delineation on the sensual finish. Drink 2014-2022. (Apr 2012)"
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PG 94
WS 91
IWC 91
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94 points Peñín Guide: "(mencía). Colour: deep cherry. Nose: fresh fruit, balsamic herbs, scrubland, creamy oak. Palate: spicy, ripe fruit, fine bitter notes, good acidity. (2013)"
91 points and 'Top 100 Wine of 2012 (#57),' Wine Spectator: "This plush red delivers black cherry, licorice, mineral and smoke flavors. Harmonious and focused, supported by well-integrated tannins and firm acidity. Not a showy wine, but has complexity and depth. Drink now through 2018. Smart Buys. (12/31/12)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(all mencia, as is the case for all of these wines, which are aged briefly in new French oak and then in older barrels before bottling): Dark ruby. Ripe red- and blackcurrant aromas are complicated by anise, cola and sexy oak spices. Soft dark berry preserve flavors gain minerality and firmness with air. Zesty cherry skin and mineral notes carry through a long, gently tannic finish. (Sep 2012)"
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IWC 88
WA 87
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(100% tempranillo): Dark ruby. Cherry and licorice on the nose and palate, complicated by dark chocolate and cracked pepper. A smoky note lingers on the gently tannic and persistent finish. Shows surprising structure for a wine at this price point. (Sep 2012)"
87 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Protocolo Tinto is 100% Tempranillo aged for 3 months in American oak. It is a forward, spicy wine with pleasant black fruit flavors, floral and spice aromas, and good balance. Drink this excellent value over the next 3-4 years. (Jun 2011)"
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RR 96
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96 points Rhone Report: "[$50 list] Even better than the smoking 2009, the 2010 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio is an over the top, decadent, and voluptuous effort that stays gorgeously drinkable and light on the palate. A blend of 70% Monastrell (aka Mourvèdre) and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 24 months in new French and American oak, it offers up a blockbuster styled bouquet of smoky black raspberry, crème de cassis, coffee, chocolate, and spice that flows to a extremely rich, full-bodied palate that has layers of sweet fruit, an unctuous texture, and chewy, yet velvety tannin that lends focus on the finish. Despite all of the size and richness here, it never seems heavy or cumbersome, and is easy to drink. Make no mistake, this is a big, rich wine that shows sweet fruit and plenty of oak; it will not be for everyone. Nevertheless, it is beautifully made and a joy to drink. Superb now with a decant (and I see no reason to delay gratification), it will drink well for at least a decade, most likely much longer. (Mar 2013)"
Producer notes: "70% monastrell (old vines), 30% cabernet sauvignon. Dark cherry red. Intense nose of ripe fruits (cassis) and comfit fruit mixed with sensations of toasted coffee and licorice which bring finesse and elegance. Strength, flesh, savory and opulence combine in the palate of this wine that little by little develops in the bottle."
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Producer notes: "70% cabernet sauvignon, 30% monastrell (old vines). Cherry covered. Notes of leather, toasted bread and ripe fruits mixed with a touch of spices. It results are intense, concentrated and complex, a little bit sophisticated and with resources to meditate on and savor its extraordinary richness of extract."
Not yet reviewed; 2009 vintage rated 94 points by International Wine Cellar: "(made from a blend of 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% monastrall; 15.5% alcohol): Inky purple. Dark berry preserves, cola, smoky oak and sandalwood on the intensely scented nose. Weighty and broad, with unlikely vivacity to its ripe blueberry and cherry compote flavors. Toasty, sweet and velvety in texture, with superb finishing thrust and persistent sweetness. This exotic, velour-like wine gains spiciness and floral character with air, and shows a suave blend of fruit and tannins; it should be even better with a few years of bottle age. (Sep 2012)"
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PG 89
Spain
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89 points Peñín Guide: "(graciano). Colour: cherry, garnet rim. Nose: ripe fruit, spicy, creamy oak, toasty, balsamic herbs, earthy notes. Palate: powerful, flavourful, toasty. (2013)"
Producer notes: "This 100% Graciano wine is the first mono-varietal from the rare, outstanding Graciano variety to be produced in Rioja. We have planted the grapes at high density in shallow, stony soils which result in very low yields. We utilize a combination of whole berry and traditional fermentation techniques to yield a deep-coloured, full bodied wine with a complex fruit character."
WHWC notes: "I love sharing this gem from the highlands of Spain, and while I have admired this wine for the last three vintages, I will be cellaring a few bottles personally for the future as well. When you dip your nose into the glass for the first time, you smell darker fruits of black cherry, plum and raspberry on top of delicious grilled meats. Underlying those aromas are violet perfume and dusty rocks, and woven through everything tres leche locks all the components together. Complex, but very approachable, this wine shows elegant but chewy tannins and a a pleasing acidity that is able to cut through the fat of a lamb chop. If you are familiar with the normal flavor profile of Rioja, you will find this wine intellectually intriguing. There are very few (2?) pure Graciano bottlings in Rioja. This wine will allow you to see what it adds to a typical Rioja blend. Normally, Graciano is blended with Tempranillo, usually 5% to 15%. It is what gives Rioja some of its structure (tannins and acidity), and as well as the floral component. In addition to being so unique, I think this wine also represents great Rioja value." - Brently Dunivant
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PG 88
Spain
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Red
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88 points Peñín Guide: "(100% tempranillo) Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: expressive, red berry notes, floral, wild herbs, mineral. Palate: flavourful, fruity, good acidity, round tannins, powerful. (2012)"
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PG 93
RP 90
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93 points Peñín Guide: "(garnacha, syrah). Colour: cherry, garnet rim. Nose: ripe fruit, fruit preserve, balsamic herbs, mineral. Palate: long, spicy, flavourful, fine bitter notes, balanced. (2013)"
90 points Robert Parker: "This intriguing wine, made by Raul Perez, was put on the map by my former colleague, Jay Miller. The attractive, medium dark ruby/purple-colored 2010 exhibits an excellent texture, abundant fruit and peppery garrigue, lavender and kirsch notes. Medium to full-bodied and ripe, it seems to grow in stature and complexity as it sits in the glass. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. This biodynamically farmed vineyard in the Mentrida appellation (about 30 miles southwest of Madrid) was created in the 1930s. (Jun 2012)"
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IWC 90
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Vivid ruby-red. High-pitched aromas of raspberry, cherry and fresh rose, along with a sexy note of Asian spices; smells a lot like a New World pinot noir. Bright and juicy, with pliant red berry flavors and a late kick of white pepper. Offers very attractive fruity character and shows no rough edges on the long, focused finish. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
Producer notes: "[$18 list] The Garnatxa, catalan for Grenache, is Joan d'Anguera's first wine since starting their conversion to biodynamic agriculture. This wine is made from biodynamically farmed Garnatxa, fermented in stainless steel and bottled without further aging. Biodynamic certification is currently pending and should be completed by 2012. Beautifully bright and transparent carmine red color. Fresh, floral aromas reminiscent of wild berries and Montsant garrigue (Thyme and other mountain herbs). On the palate the wine is refreshing and savory with great purity and length."
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IWC 90
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(100% monastrell, aged for 12 months in French oak): Inky purple. Sexy, oak-spiced aromas and flavors of black and blue fruits, with a smoky nuance gaining strength with air. Juicy, precise wine with very good finishing sweetness and gentle tannic grip. (Sep 2012)"
Producer notes: "Intense deep red cherry colour. Powerful in nose, clean and complex. Very attractive fruity aromas, touches of ripe fruit and reminds of new wood. Well-constituted in mouth, well-structured, lifely and tasty, taking shape, well-balanced and very good in presence."
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IWC 94
WA 92
Spain
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94 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(60% garnacha and 40% carinena, from vines that reportedly range from 80 to 100 years of age; raised for 18 months in French oak, one-third of it new): Saturated ruby. Heady scents of black raspberry, cherry-cola, star anise and rose oil. Deeply pitched, intense red and dark berry and cherry flavors are joined by sexy floral pastille and spicecake nuances that build with aeration. Supple tannins add shape to the very long, spicy finish, which leaves notes of dark berries, minerals and cola behind. (Sep 2012)"
92 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "[$125 list] The four barrels of 2010 Nit de Nin come from 80- to 100-year-old Garnacha and Carinena vines from Mas d’En Cacador in Porrera. It has a lively, exotic bouquet of orange sorbet, kirsch and a touch of liquorice that is immediately captivating. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, layers of ripe, lascivious red fruit leading to a sumptuous, mineral-rich finish with a subtle hint of oxtail on the aftertaste. While not a cheap Priorat red, it is certainly an intellectual wine that should offer a fascinating evolution. Drink 2014-2025+. (Apr 2012)"
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RR 94
IWC 92
Spain
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Red
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94 points Rhone Report: "The 2010 Familia Nin-Ortiz Priorat Planetes de Nin comes from a single 5-hectare parcel located outside of the village of Porrera. Made from a blend of 70% Garnacha and 30% Carignan and vinified (50% whole cluster) and aged in one large 25-Hl tronconic wood vat for 14 months, it is an ethereal, elegant effort that exudes class and refinement. Showing loads of baking spices, pepper, bouquet garni, and primarily red fruits, it flows onto the palate with gorgeous freshness and purity of fruit, juicy acidity, and an overall polished, seamless feel. It is certainly a joy to drink now, yet I see no reason it won’t evolve gracefully for over a decade. (Mar 2013)"
92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(70% garnacha and 30% carinena, from a five-hectare vineyard that produces enough grapes to make about 100 cases of wine; aged for 15 months in large French oak): Vivid ruby. Highly perfumed, seductive aromas of fresh red berries, minerals, lavender, blood orange and Asian spices. Sappy raspberry and cherry flavors show impressive depth and intensity, along with a slow-mounting floral quality. Strikingly pure and energetic wine with excellent finishing cut and spicy persistence. (Sep 2012)"
Importer notes: "70% Garnacha, 30% Carignan. Barrel aged 18 months in French oak (65% new, 35% used). From 80-year-old vines, farmed biodynamically. After obtaining degrees in both oeneology and biology, Ester Nin began her career supervising wine projects across Spain. She bought a tiny parcel (less than 3 acres) of old vines on the steepest hillside slopes above the village of Porrera. The 2004 was her debut vintage, showcasing her remarkable skill and meticulous care for her vines. Esther shares her time as Clos Erasmus winegrower icon Daphne Glorian's right hand, as well as several additional consulting projects including Terra de Verema (Triumvirat & Corelium) and NUN in Penedes."
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