Alvaro Palacios
Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes Priorat Grenache Blend

Grenache Blend

Beef, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Mushrooms, Pasta, Tomato-Based, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Venison
Top Notes For
Vintage 2021 | Either the wine is closed, either the smell is introverted. Berries, chocolate, cedar. Obviously still tannins, but good balance and nice bitters. Good example of old vines wine.
Vintage 2021 | Either the wine is closed, either the smell is introverted. Berries, chocolate, cedar. Obviously still tannins, but good balance and nice bitters. Good example of old vines wine.
Jan 29th, 2025Named the 2015 "Man of the Year" by Decanter Magazine , Alvaro Palacios is an important figure in the wine industry. A wine on the Top 100 Spectator list for 2013. Had a bottle left, tasting well. Sourced from old steep vineyards. Deep dark Ruby. Aromas of pronounced red fruits with the right balance of spices. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with licorice and sweet spice. Long finish, great balance with generous acidity, elegant ending with a mineral character. Very Nice still has room to age
Named the 2015 "Man of the Year" by Decanter Magazine , Alvaro Palacios is an important figure in the wine industry. A wine on the Top 100 Spectator list for 2013. Had a bottle left, tasting well. Sourced from old steep vineyards. Deep dark Ruby. Aromas of pronounced red fruits with the right balance of spices. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with licorice and sweet spice. Long finish, great balance with generous acidity, elegant ending with a mineral character. Very Nice still has room to age
Aug 21st, 2019Perhaps a little early for a Priorat. Fruit very pronounced, but still has a dusty feel. The finish is a little abbreviated, which is why I think it could use some more time. Great with the Bobby Flay Louisiana Filet, though!
Perhaps a little early for a Priorat. Fruit very pronounced, but still has a dusty feel. The finish is a little abbreviated, which is why I think it could use some more time. Great with the Bobby Flay Louisiana Filet, though!
Jun 30th, 2018So young on the palate. Good stuff
So young on the palate. Good stuff
1 person found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2014Light in texture, immense flavours of bright cherry / dark raspberries. Mineral and slightly spicy. $36 / 92 pts.
Light in texture, immense flavours of bright cherry / dark raspberries. Mineral and slightly spicy. $36 / 92 pts.
1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2013