| 2008-05-24 08:55 |
WA: The 2004 Abellars Priorat is a blend of 50% Garnacha, 25% Carinena, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Syrah. A glass-staining inky purple, this is a super-fragrant wine with elements of mineral, truffle, blueberry, black cherry, and black raspberry. The wine has well-concealed silky tannin, outstanding depth and richness, and manages to combine elegance with all of its power. Rich enough to be enjoyed now, it has the stuffing to evolve for 4-6 years and should drink well through 2025.
The Alzamore family is based in Montsant where they have owned vineyard for several generations. In 1999 they added a 4-hectare Priorat vineyard to their holdings.
Importer: George Galey, American Wine Estates, Summit, NJ; www.noguerals@hotmail.com |