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Vall Llach 2004 Idus Red (Priorat)

Editors' Choice

Price $55

Deep and dark, this is an excellent kitchen-sink blend (it includes Carignan, Merlot, Cabernet, Garnacha and Syrah). For those who like expressive, fruity, no-holds-barred wines, you’re gonna swoon for this. The palate is super lush and full of dark cherry, tobacco, herbs and spice, while the finish is mile-long. Outwardly impressive in a modern style. — M.S. (8/1/2007)

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Vall Llach 2005 Idus Red (Priorat)

Editors' Choice

Price $55

All three Vall Llach wines are stellar in 2005 and get Editors’ Choice status. Idus is a big load that starts out sharp and toasty and then quickly settles into a saturated groove of black fruit, licorice, coffee and mocha. It’s dark, deep and ripe, with slight mineral underpinnings. Carignan is the lead grape, with Merlot, Garnacha, Cabernet and Syrah filling out… — M.S. (8/1/2008)

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Vall Llach 2006 Idus Red (Priorat)

Price $50

Another excellent Idus. The nose is jammed full of big berry, leather and earth aromas. In the mouth, it’s pure to the hilt, with jammy depth and delicious flavors of blackberry, chocolate and licorice. Finishes toasty and creamy, with soft tannins and ease. Drink now through 2015. — M.S. (10/1/2011)

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Vall Llach 2002 Idus Red (Priorat)

Price $62

Five grapes comprise this luscious, intense, well-rounded wine that offers jolting aromas of black cherry, violets and mineral. Fairly plump and succulent relative to the field, with moderate tannins amplifying flavors of black plum, berries, chocolate and wood. Already easy to drink and will hit its prime in 2006. Imported by Jorge Ordoñez/Fine Estates from Spain. — M.S. (10/1/2005)

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Vall Llach 2007 Idus Red (Priorat)

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Price $50

Ripe and sweet, with lush, raisiny aromas. The palate is flush, deep and layered, with baked berry, prune, toast and coffee flavors. This is a lot like Vall Llach’s signature ’07, but it’s a bit more restrained and at $50 it’s a better deal than the $95 wine. Still, it’s a heavyweight to drink now through 2013. — M.S. (2/1/2012)

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