The estate-grown 2001 Finca Dofi, fashioned from tiny yields of 20 hectoliters per hectare, was aged in 100% new French oak. A blend of 60% Grenache, and the rest Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot, it appears to be the finest vintage of this cuvee I have yet tasted. Inky/purple to the rim with a sweet nose of creme de cassis, blackberries, minerals, and a hint of acacia flowers, this intense, opulent, full-bodied, seamless 2001 is already accessible. It can be drunk young, or cellared for 12-13 years. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484

This plush red shows alluring raspberry and licorice flavors. Thick and sweet, it has good concentration and well-integrated tannins. A crowd pleaser. Drink now through 2010. 2,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add