Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi 2006

Finca Dofí is a blend of Garnacha, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Cariñena. Like L’Ermita, Dofí combines power and richness with great breeding and finesse. In most Priorat tastings that do not include L’Ermita, Dofí is the clear winner. more

Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Vineyard Old Vines Grenache 2003

This vineyard is in the Blewitt Springs area and always produces deeply coloured and very rich wine with full upfront raspberry fruit and a long aftertaste with abundant tannin in the finish. This wine repays cellaring very well. more

Two Hands Aerope Grenache 2004

Aerope is the third wine in our Flagship line up, representing the very best Grenache made by Two Hands. Aerope was selected from a few exceptional barrels of Grenache that came from an 80 year old dry grown vineyard on Radford Road at Greenock.  more

Torbreck Les Amis 2005

Sourced from the devigorated soils of western Seppeltsfield, Les Amis is a testament to what only the most fastidious farming can achievepurity, intensity and finesse. Possessing a dense, saturated ruby/purple hue the 2005 Les Amis flaunts the concentration, poise and panache of which only the greatest terroirs are gifted. Delicate ... more

The Colonial Estate Émigré 2002

Deep grenadine with dark ruby hues. Lovely warm intense fruit reminiscent of brambles and ripe raspberries, mingling with minty chocolate and oaky vanilla aromas. Soft cashmere tannins melt in the mouth. Rich, fruity and a long, lingering finish. The wine has a roundness and innate harmony, which belies its intensity, ... more

Cellers Fuentes Gran Clos 2001

Color: Deep, rich, inky purple. Bouquet: Sublime aromas recall a blend of fresh blueberries and blackberries, kirsch and mineral nuances, mingled with toasty new oak and floral notes. Taste: Velvety smooth, fine tannins. Intense and ample with a richly textured structure and pronounced complexity. Ripe fruit, bitter chocolate and mineral ... more

Clos Mogador Priorat 2002

From renowned producer Rene Barbier, this 2002 exhibits plenty of tannin, but I still would not push its aging as I find most of these 2002s to possess fragile fruit. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by sweet aromas of blackberries, minerals, and a cold steel-like character. Its fragrant personality ... more

La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rouge 2004

Deep cherry red color. Ripe fruit, rich and spicy nose. Good solid red wine with pleasant tannins. more

Teusner Avatar 2003

Nose of freshly crushed leafy raspberry and blackberry, with hints of warm spice and earthy complexity and very subtle oak. The palate has juicy ripe fruit, great depth and length wrapped in fine soft tannins and closing with a savoury finish. more

Clos Galena Priorat Clos Galena 2004

Opaque purple-colored, it offers a super- expressive nose of spice, grilled meat, black currants, and blueberry jam. Full-bodied, with mouth- filling fruit, this flamboyant wine is dense, fat and layered. There is well concealed tannin and great balance. more

d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2005

In its youth, d’Arenberg’s Ironstone Pressings has a deep, dark plum purple colour matched by just as intense black cherry, raspberry, spice, cedar, dark chocolate, liquorice, tobacco, mixed spice and brooding ripe blackberry aromas. Mulberry, ripe plum and fresh pepper spice dominate the rich full bodied palate before a long, ... more

Kaesler Stonehorse Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2006

Grenache contributes soft aromatics and flavours, Shiraz some palate spine and a bit of spice, and the Mourvedre provides breadth and depth. The oak is intended to support and add structure to the palate without compromising the drinkability of the wine.  more