intense and powerful flavors that evidence seriously good punch and power on the muscular and wonderfully long finish

Drink now through 2027

This compellingly deep but extremely backward wine is built for a long life in bottle but is not fun to drink today

There is a little heat on the palate that sticks out through the fruit

Once again there is a plethora of floral elements adding a touch of elegance to the baked dark berry fruit and earth-scented nose

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes other_regions_australia intense and powerful flavors thatThere is a new wine in Palacios's portfolio, and no, it's not a white. It's another red and, in the hierarchy, is more expensive than Finca Dof but cheaper than L'Ermita. The first vintage is the 2015 Les Aubaguetes, a single ancient vineyard in the village of Bellmunt that used to contribute to the blend of Les Terrasses. It's a blend of 80% Garnacha, 19% Cariena and 1% white grapesGarnacha Blanca and Macabeofermented with natural yeasts in foudre,