Promising yet elegant and restrained aromas of vanilla, berries, smoke, spice and the Mediterranean. Well-structured wine with dark, punchy fruit and a very spicy finish. Characterful and shows true expression. Alc: 15%.

Deep purple in color, with roasted, rubbery aromas of wild blackberry. Thick, lush and rich in the mouth, with mellow tannins (for a Priorat wine) and big, broad flavors of plum, blackberry and herbs. Smooth on the finish, with black tea notes and leftover oak. Has a lot going for it; drink now through 2012. ——M.S.(6/1/2010)—— 91