A fabulous value from the other side of the famed Priorat appellation (the frugal person’s Priorat?), this dense ruby/purple-colored 2004 exhibits wonderful minerality along with beautiful raspberry and blueberry fruit notes interwoven with liquid slate/rock-like characteristics. Medium-bodied with gorgeously pure fruit, this blend of Carignan, Syrah, and Grenache is ideal for drinking now and over the next 5-6 years. There is even more good news as 6,500 cases are exported to the USA.Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767

Austere yet expressive, this red is dominated by smoke, meat and mineral flavors, with firm tannins that mask the plum fruit. Distinctive. Needs time to integrate. Carignane, Grenache and Syrah. Best after 2007.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add