Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.8

This more recent 2019 vintage shows much better than the 2013 I previously tried. Nose shows apricot, floral and some marzipan nutty notes. Drinks quite hot on palate as you notice that 14.5% ABV, missing some acidity but decent complexity on the finish. #priorat #garnachablanca — 14 days ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Tasting notes first from 2018 vintage served at an Indian restaurant - it was likely improperly stored so was clearly tired after a day or 2. We were fortunate enough to visit the #priorat winery and there the 2018 and 2019 were both lovely. 2019 was more classic, earthy cassis, bramble fruit nose leading into finely balanced black/purple fruit, leather-earth, tartness and superfine tannins on the finish. — 5 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.1

Such a crushable #priorat - bramble fruit, warming spiced plum compote, wet stone nose. 45% #carignan; 45% #grenache; 10% #merlot with 9 months in French Oak. Delicious balanced palate with a beam of dark fruit, bright frame and rounded tannins on the finish. After a week in the wine fridge with a vacuum cork, the last glass only had a whiff of raisiny notes which speaks to a wine with longevity. Exceedingly strong QPR #costcowine. — a year ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.1

Rare white #priorat - aromas of white flowers, lemon, dried herbs, layered on the plate palate, fresh acidity on a medium-light bodied frame. 90% #garnachablanca 10% #macabeu — a month ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.1

I want to say this is peaking now @ 16 years. Cassis, bramble fruit and this distinctive dusty-earthy spiciness + wet slate on the nose that’s a hallmark of the #priorat DOQ. Primary fruit on the palate is evolving, touch of caramel under that black/purple berry, delightfully peppery spicy finish that lingers for ages trailing off with supremely soft tannins. Nice bottle to share with my wife as an early 16th anniversary treat. — 2 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.3

This has crazy longevity. We tasted the 2014 and it was amazingly fresh and fruity. Just a beautiful precise wine. #priorat #priorato — 9 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.5

A little bit weird and funky on this white blend. Cork was wax-dipped so no oxidation, but at 10 years stored at the winemaker cellar it has aged to a dark caramel color. Same notes on the nose, nutty tones. Muted Sherry notes on palate. It’s interesting to me but repulsed other tasters in our group. #priorat — a month ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Fresh style #priorat — 5 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.1

Decanted for 30+ minutes and this one doesn’t enchant you quite as much on the nose, expected bramble fruit, somewhat distant. In your mouth it’s more poppin’ with elegant black/purple fruit, grippy tartness and supremely elegant tannins on the finish. #priorat — 6 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

#grenacheblanc #priorat — a year ago