Eric Solomon
Coster dels Olivers Priorat Cariñena Blend
Priorat, Catalunya, Spain
wow this had some serious funk upon opening, thought it might be a bit of Brett, but it turned to barnyard and then to just earthiness - deep ruby, semi-opaque, showed plenty of terroir, mineral "schistiness" along with delicate ripe red fruit, smoke, pepper, savory herbs and some florals. med bodied on palate, nice acidity & polish - very engaging and approachable style. dried herbs, red & black fruit, white pepper and plenty of minerality. cerebral entry level Priorato that is a pretty good bargain
wow this had some serious funk upon opening, thought it might be a bit of Brett, but it turned to barnyard and then to just earthiness - deep ruby, semi-opaque, showed plenty of terroir, mineral "schistiness" along with delicate ripe red fruit, smoke, pepper, savory herbs and some florals. med bodied on palate, nice acidity & polish - very engaging and approachable style. dried herbs, red & black fruit, white pepper and plenty of minerality. cerebral entry level Priorato that is a pretty good bargain
May 26th, 2025
The overall rating on here makes no sense. This wine is excellent at a great price.
The overall rating on here makes no sense. This wine is excellent at a great price.
Nov 3rd, 2023
Clean, very fruit forward. Could be stronger at the finish but if you like something that doesn’t linger this one might be for you.
Clean, very fruit forward. Could be stronger at the finish but if you like something that doesn’t linger this one might be for you.
Oct 21st, 2023
Finally a well balanced Priorat. At Fermented wine shop in Canton
Finally a well balanced Priorat. At Fermented wine shop in Canton
Feb 18th, 2023Eric Solomon - for the most part - has a really good nose for Spanish wines: this is no different. Entry level Priorat with beautiful minerality & kirsch aromas mingled with white pepper & licorice. Really mouthfilling and suave on palate, generous w/just enough rigidity in tannins to provide approachable structure balanced nicely w/acidity. Lingering finish bellies $20 price point.
Eric Solomon - for the most part - has a really good nose for Spanish wines: this is no different. Entry level Priorat with beautiful minerality & kirsch aromas mingled with white pepper & licorice. Really mouthfilling and suave on palate, generous w/just enough rigidity in tannins to provide approachable structure balanced nicely w/acidity. Lingering finish bellies $20 price point.
Jul 20th, 2022
N8, mostly carigñan. Interesting and not overly oaked but wouldn’t buy again
N8, mostly carigñan. Interesting and not overly oaked but wouldn’t buy again
Feb 13th, 2022Interesting. Smells like pure Cab but not the oak/spice. Black fruits and red fruits.
Interesting. Smells like pure Cab but not the oak/spice. Black fruits and red fruits.
Nov 23rd, 2021
