Wines from Priorat
Scala Dei 2006 Negre Red (Priorat)
- $16
A touch of volatility accompanies opening black fruit and plum aromas, while the palate brings both a raisiny essence and austere acidity that causes tartness. For basic Priorat, this is fine. But if you’re looking for greatness, there isn’t much to speak of. Overall, it’s a good but regular wine, nothing more or less.
— M.S.
(4/1/2009)
Onix 2007 Classic Red (Priorat)
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- $17
Slightly baked and raisiny, with aromas of black currants and blackberry jam. The palate pushes some zest and kick, while the raspberry and plum flavors are best initially and then break up before a simple finish. Offers a good midlevel taste of Priorato. Imported by Fine Estates From Spain.
— M.S.
(10/1/2009)
Los 800 2004 Red (Priorat)
- $23
More red than dark, with semisweet aromas of candy, strawberry and a bit of grassy green. The palate is easygoing and creamy, with milk chocolate and berry flavors along with overt wood-driven spice. Finishes with drying tannins, another wave of oak and just enough snap to keep it moving in the right direction. Good but not great by Priorat standards.
— M.S.
(4/1/2009)
Los 800 2005 Red (Priorat)
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- $22
This wine explores the fresher, racier side of the Priorat region. Berry fruit with just the slightest hint of raisin dominates the nose and the palate. Flavors of red plum and raspberry are borderline scouring, but then the finish gives some mocha and sage to bring everything into focus. Best with food; drink now. Imported by Grapes of Spain.
— M.S.
(10/1/2009)
Merum Priorati 2006 Ardiles Red (Priorat)
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- $34
Candied, raisiny aromas run a little lactic and milky, while the palate is sheer and grating, with overboard plum and berry fruit but little of Priorat’s patented mineral/schist character. Long and sweet on the finish; good in a vacuum but average to below average for the region.
— M.S.
(12/15/2009)
Llicorella Vins 2005 Gran Nasard Red (Priorat)
- $39
Dry and mildly herbal on the nose, with an aromatic base of raspberry and cherry. At 60% Garnacha and 40% Carignan, this is a standard Priorat blend with good intensity and a slightly reduced mouthfeel. Flavors of baked berry fruit are regular, while chocolaty warmth, fig paste and molasses work the finish. Drink now.
— M.S.
(6/1/2010)
Scala Dei 2008 Prior Red (Priorat)
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- $27
Bacon, rubber and berry fruit aromas comprise the bouquet. Feels crisp on the palate, with roasted berry flavors and herb and pepper accents. It feels warm on the finish, with herbal leanings and some roughness.
— M.S.
(7/1/2012)
Genium Celler 2008 Poboleda Red (Priorat)
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- $46
Wild berry, cola, raisin and spice aromas are good, but the palate is only average in feel for a Priorat, with a lean fruit content, snappy acidity and little cushion for the wine’s plum, berry, tomato and herb flavors. This finishes long, minty and mildly herbal.
— M.S.
(2/1/2013)
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