It's hard to see differences in the range, as all the wines are so extremely ripe and have alcohol levels of 15.5% to 16%. The 2014 Costers feels very similar to the rest of the range, with overripe aromas of marinated prunes, liqueur, dust and peat. It's not a style I enjoy.

Marginally better but showing more oak and faster development, the 2010 Costers seems to be drying out, and the fruit is receding while tannins remain. Drink up.

The 2008 Costers Vi de Guarda is a blend of 50% Carinena, 30% Garnacha, 10% Merlot and 10% Syrah from nearly 100-year-old vines that yield just 300 grams per vine, hence there are only 2,500 bottles produced. Again, the essence of terroir and vine age is obfuscated by strong oak aromas that dominate the profile. The palate has a sweet, red cherry and liquorice-infused entry with crisp, tensile tannins. The oak is still palpable, although one can discern an attractive, smooth star anise-tinged finish. I would afford this wine two or three years in bottle and hope that the oak subsumes on the nose. Drink 2014-2018+. Genium Celler was formed in 2002 when six families pooled their resources. Together, they own 15 hectares of vine located in Poboleda, La Morera and Torroja, of which 3 hectares are farmed organically. The main focus is upon Garnacha and Carinena, complemented by Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. I found their wines to be unashamedly modern in style, generally well-crafted and for the most part, avoiding the overbearing nature and uncontained alcohol of some of their peers. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (571) 642-0343

The 2007 Genium Costers is composed of 50% Carinena, 30% Garnacha, with the balance Merlot and Syrah. It was aged in 100% new French oak for 14 months before bottling without filtration. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it offers up an already complex bouquet of pain grille, liquid mineral, Asian spices, incense, plum, and black cherry. Full-bodied, opulent, layered, and loaded, this large-scaled offering manages to remain light on its feet while displaying an exceptionally lengthy finish. Give it 4-5 years and drink it from 2015 to 2027. Genium Celler began in 2002 when six families from the Priorat village of Poboleda joined forces. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (571) 642-0343