Karen B Song

10

Sara elise gave as present. From the wine shop… From a single parcel of old vines and affordable! 100% cariñan, from 200 m elevation, soil is Jurassic era clay plus limestone, certified Organic and biodynamic, vinified in steel, unfiltered, minimal added SO2. Just a touch of funk on the nose, but remains approachable, medium, bodied, juicy red fruit, fennel, bright acidity pair. . — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Salanques: Poured into a decanter several hours prior and returned to the bottle just before dinner. The 2007 “Salanques” pours, a deep garnet color with a near opaque, core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and slightly desiccated red and dark fruits, red cherries, blackberries, dried red flowers, well-oiled leather, rocky minerals, light baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (that is mostly integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Showing remarkable elegance; this is a delicious, gorgeous Priorat that is currently firing on all cylinders. A lovely pairing with paella a variety of traditional Spanish tapas. Drink now and over the next 10 years. — 2 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Pleasantly funky! Blend of Syrah (50%) with the balance split between Garnacha and Carinena (Samso). Aromas of bright brambly red berry fruit, cigar leaf and iodine. Just a touch of Brett. Red berry fruit and beef jerky with a touch of black coffee and dark chocolate on the pallet. A slightly spicy finish. Lacking a bit on the mid-pallet a bit but there is such a great balance of acidity, tannins and alcohol that it can be overlooked. A nice little find recommended by Chris at the Vino Volo in DFW! — 4 years ago

Brucie Harvey

9.0

Little barnyardy, berries, just delicious in a meaty, herby way. Not at all suave, but insanely compelling. — 6 years ago

KDouglas

9.1

Deep, rich, lovely. Rich fruit, lusciously delightful — 8 years ago

Rebecca Brickman

9.0

Ripe freaky and ice cold just like my team — 8 years ago

with Emma

Matt Perlman

9.3

Just lovely. Probably wouldn’t hold a ton longer but what an elegant bottle — 4 months ago

David Shaw

9.0

Thanksgiving week so time to open this PDX baby up, made in Portland but grapes grown in Columbia Valley (they are an urban winery, fun place to visit). Purple, slightly cloudy, medium pigment extraction. Blackberries, blueberries and black currants in the nose. Soft, moderate alcohol, fruit with length and mild seed tannins in the finish and aftertaste. Graphite as well. I love this stuff in the autumn; get some now. Nothing fancy, just tasty, rustic and evocative — 8 months ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

v18. Soft, smoked meat nose. Fresh, bright, layers of cherry and black cherry fruits. Clean, smooth, pleasingly bitter finish. Enjoyable. — 4 years ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.3

Blew me away. Nose is so elegant and pretty with lavender and dried red fruit. Just perfectly balanced palate with enough meatiness to know you’re drinking Mourvèdre but not enough to turn off the non-wine-geeks. So expansive on the palate in terms of the breadth of flavor and complexity, but at this stage of evolution it’s incredibly approachable and easy drinking. Smiles. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Torres family has been related to wine since the 17th century. Aged in oak for 18 months (70% new). Dark Ruby with aromas of black and blue fruits and complex spice. This Spanish Cab shows blackberry, currant and ripe cherry flavors with eucalyptus and herb spice, concentrated and complex with well integrated and structured tight smooth tannins. Long finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Just starting to be enjoyed now but this beauty has room to continue to develop. Very Nice! Tasting Sample. — 7 years ago

Daniel Steilen

9.0

Dusty fruit, medium to full bodied, dark fruit, oak, tobacco. In a good place but still some tannin to smooth out. Very tasty. — 8 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

Plum with red raspberry (was red currant initially, but acid faded the longer it was open). Medium bodied. Silky until a bit of a tannic finish. Feels like it has just about the right amount of age. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Sazi Temel

9.1

Fresh and vibrant with red fruit aromas alongside spicy, earthy undertones and hints of mineral. Lively medium-bodied yet juicy, refined and silky tannins, good acidity, and a refreshing, mineral finish. — 5 months ago

Dick Schinkel

9.8

From Sydonios Glas
A blend of 60% Garnacha and 40% Cariñena from 110+ years old vines!

Fantastic aromatic nose with ripe black and red berries fruits, blue berries, spice, very fine cedar, authum forest, fine herbal touch, layered fruit flavors on the full bodied palate, juicy fruits, earth, impeccable balance, fine ripe tannin, crisp acidity, long creamy yummy aftertaste!
98 DSP.
Salud a Todos 🍷 — 6 months ago

Vino Joe

9.3

Lively and just the right amount of pepper. Paired quite nicely with the lamb chops. Less heavy and more ethereal. — 3 years ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.1

Our friend described this as forest floor. Did have wet forest smells along with mushrooms, dry blackberry and raspberry with a slight musty funk. Felt like this bottle was just a touch sweeter (not dessert wine sweet just that the dark fruit had fermented a bit more). Good wine. — 5 years ago

Ben Hulland

9.3

Needs a good hour to air. For me this was a very nice wine at such a low price. No overpowered tanning or flavour just a well balanced budget wine i would gladly drink again mid afternoon in the garden sun — 6 years ago

sasha

9.2

clarity, va. floral nose, apple fruit, crisp finish — 8 years ago

Esther Farber

9.0

Is it warm in here or is it just me? — 9 years ago