2004 Les Terrasses
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2004 was a superb vintage in Priorat and the three entries from Alvaro Palacios are stunning. If I were a young wine enthusiast with limited discretionary income, I would surely buy a case of the 2004 Les Terrasses. It is a blend of 60% Carignan, 30% Grenache, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for one year in a combination of used French and American oak. It is opaque purple in color with a knockout nose of kirsch, blueberry, licorice and minerals. On the palate there are layers of sweet, ripe black fruits, a supple texture, and light, soft tannins to support several more years of bottle aging. This juicy effort will drink well for 6-8 years thereafter. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484
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Ruby-red. Spicy aromas of cinnamon, gingerbread and wild strawberry. Quite elegant on the palate, with firm, juicy red fruit flavors and a delicate overlay of minerals and peppery spice. Fresh and brisk on the finish, with a repeating note of strawberry and very good length.