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9.1

Concentrated yet lively dark berry and candied violet flavors are braced by a core of minerality that lends sharp delineation and lift. Drink it now with a bit of aeration. Alvaro Palacios’ Priorats are some of Spain’s greatest wines. His entry-level bottling consistently over-delivers. $25.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, March 2019) — 2 days ago

Björn Östlund

9.4

Riktigt bra vin, både till mat & i gott sällskap. Fyllig, rund, kryddig smak av mörka plommon och vanilj. Lite strävhet sitter kvar i eftersmaken men annars ingen direkt, vilket kan vara både en fördel & en nackdel. — 7 days ago

Paul Woolls

9.2

2000 vintage. Youthful, quite a beautiful surprise. Not a spectacular vintage. This shows well. Brambly and bright. Color still deep with some rust at the edge. Fun! — 17 days ago

Chris England

9.4

A new Priorat to me from @gabymeetswine @vilaviniteca @ €89 and wow 💥 this is drinking superb young but could be epic in 10 years 😍 Going to be hard to resist stripping another bottle naked & devouring its inner soul 😊 I’m seeking more of these bad boys 👍

📍 Mas Alta La Creu Alta 2014

🏵 94+ points w/ 96-98 potential easily 😉

🍇 50% Old Vine Carignan, 30% Grenache & 20% Syrah from 8 different vineyards!

🍷 Opaque purple tinted deep rich ruby

👃 Plump bursting blackcurrant, smoked blueberry, wild raspberry, dark cherry & soggy earth through soft oak in fine minerals w/ blackberry, creamy cocoa, parma violets, red roses & herby tones

👄 Full bodied rich creamy silky blackcurrant, blueberry & raspberry w/ dark cherry, blackberry & cocoa ooozy follow through

🎯 Long deep dark fruit bomb w/ cherry, raspberry & cocoa exploding through
— 13 days ago

Amy Rodriguez

9.5

Like the lovechild of port and amaro, weirdly. Transcends the sweet/dry binary. Impression of shoe leather. Un gran litrito!! — 2 days ago

Jason Gaffner

9.4

Very very good wine. Amazing Spanish juice — 4 days ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.3

Terrific Grenache Blanc. Just a bit of an oxidative character on the nose along with a warm note of fresh nutmeg. Key lime and under-ripe apricot dominate the palate, which is fresh, vibrant and textured. It finishes long in a nutty way that echoes the nose. — 8 days ago

Michael Mallon

9.0

Rich and complex. Opulent nose. Cherries, ripe berries, vanilla bean, cedar, rare beef. Mission figs and balsamic vinegar on the lengthy finish. Enough tannin to "carry" the wine. Excellent value. — 11 days ago

Sharon Su

9.0

Delightful Cava. Great price. Some body. Slightly dry. Would definitely buy again! — 5 days ago

John Hagood

9.1

Purchased 2015 for $25 at Grand Cata on 3/5/19. Decanted 3/9/19. Medium bodied. Bright red. Leather smoke tarragon. Touch of orange peel. Peaks of acid and tannin way back on caudal palate. Long Black Cherry finish after ten minutes open. Licorice turns to tarragon after 25 minutes. Aromas and body of light milk chocolate & caramel. — 11 days ago