Celler Escoda-Sanahuja
Les Paradetes Conca de Barberà Grenache Blend
Conca de Barberà, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
Medium ruby red with a touch of sediment. A bit of dirty cellar on the nose to start then opens up with some earthiness, dried cherries and truffles. Medium tannins (5.5/10) and medium plus acidity. Notes of earth, dried cherries, herbs, and forest floor. Long and dry finish. Drink till 2021.
Medium ruby red with a touch of sediment. A bit of dirty cellar on the nose to start then opens up with some earthiness, dried cherries and truffles. Medium tannins (5.5/10) and medium plus acidity. Notes of earth, dried cherries, herbs, and forest floor. Long and dry finish. Drink till 2021.
Feb 25th, 2018
Just mentioning Juan Ramón Escoda makes me hungry.. 09 paradetes shows that "natural wine" can taste perfectly clean...
Just mentioning Juan Ramón Escoda makes me hungry.. 09 paradetes shows that "natural wine" can taste perfectly clean...
1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2015Tons better than the last bottle. No mold on the cork and seemed a lot younger.
Medium brick to garnet red. A little mute on the nose to start with a touch of earthiness, strawberries, and some spices. Mouthwatering acidity (7/10), moderate tannins (5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Tart cherries and strawberries on the palate with some dirt and some herbs. Long and dry finish. Has the acidity to go a couple more years. Drink till 2019.
Tons better than the last bottle. No mold on the cork and seemed a lot younger.
Medium brick to garnet red. A little mute on the nose to start with a touch of earthiness, strawberries, and some spices. Mouthwatering acidity (7/10), moderate tannins (5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Tart cherries and strawberries on the palate with some dirt and some herbs. Long and dry finish. Has the acidity to go a couple more years. Drink till 2019.
Third vintage we have tried and so far not a fan of the 2005. To start cork was very odd with mold on the top but none on the inside. Medium garnet red with moderate sediment. Interesting and tart nose with lots of strawberries, red cherries, slightly dirty, petrol and some sharp acidic fruit like pineapple. Moderate acidity (7/10) and low tannins (4/10). Very light bodied with bright and light red fruits like cranberries and even some soft prunes. Very dry medium plus finish. Hopefully this is just an off bottle. Seems a bit tired and old. Drink till 2018.
Third vintage we have tried and so far not a fan of the 2005. To start cork was very odd with mold on the top but none on the inside. Medium garnet red with moderate sediment. Interesting and tart nose with lots of strawberries, red cherries, slightly dirty, petrol and some sharp acidic fruit like pineapple. Moderate acidity (7/10) and low tannins (4/10). Very light bodied with bright and light red fruits like cranberries and even some soft prunes. Very dry medium plus finish. Hopefully this is just an off bottle. Seems a bit tired and old. Drink till 2018.
Jan 17th, 2017Pricy but soulful. A little va but in a good way.
Pricy but soulful. A little va but in a good way.
Sep 29th, 2014120/100 for drinkability factor. Smoth, complex, full of unexpected aromas - cola, bitter chocolate and beets (sic!)
120/100 for drinkability factor. Smoth, complex, full of unexpected aromas - cola, bitter chocolate and beets (sic!)
Dec 27th, 2013
Sadly this bottle passed it's prime and was highly sedimentary, but maintains some tannic structure, dark berries, prune, black peppercorn, and cherry. Bit of mold on the cork told the story of a marvelous life.
Sadly this bottle passed it's prime and was highly sedimentary, but maintains some tannic structure, dark berries, prune, black peppercorn, and cherry. Bit of mold on the cork told the story of a marvelous life.
Dec 28th, 2021Blend of Cariñena (60%) and Garnatxa (40%). Fermented and aged in stainless steel for 8 months. Bright, fresh, red fruit aromas and notes of citrus. Tart red fruit on the mouth. Good acidity
Blend of Cariñena (60%) and Garnatxa (40%). Fermented and aged in stainless steel for 8 months. Bright, fresh, red fruit aromas and notes of citrus. Tart red fruit on the mouth. Good acidity
Sep 3rd, 2021
Disappointing. I’ve had this exact wine so many times. Searched up and down for something to brag about but came up short.
Sour tart crunchy pulpy and light. Cherries, leather, smoke. Same story.
Disappointing. I’ve had this exact wine so many times. Searched up and down for something to brag about but came up short.
Sour tart crunchy pulpy and light. Cherries, leather, smoke. Same story.