Spanish Priorat – Episode #188

February 22, 2007

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Today Gary looks at a up and coming wine, Priorat. Sit back and relax and see what Gary thinks of these wines.

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October 28, 2009

John J.
qotd gotta go w green myself

speaking of colors tho Gary, a vin jaune or yellow wine episode would be cool to see
May 4, 2009

robertgoulet
Excuse me I mean ‘were not high on the cadus’
May 4, 2009

robertgoulet
Gmoney, the La Basseta to this day is one of the best wines I have ever had the pleasure of drinking. Top 5, I scored this wine 95 points without knowledge of your score. Fine palate’s taste alike. Even though you were high on the Cadus, yum yum.
June 26, 2008

Dominic
http://www.debrujasyvino.blogspot.com/

About a family of celler priorat wines, and “brujerÃa”.–
June 26, 2008

Dominic
If you like priorats wines, and “brujerÃa”, you can find it in

this interesting blog about a celler family in Priorat

http://www.debrujasyvino.blogpot.com
http://www.debrujasyvino.blogspot.com/
June 15, 2007

ChrisR
Boy Gary, you sure have a penchant for the Spanish wines.
April 10, 2007

eatapc
Bought the Rottlan last month after Gary’s review. Just opened it tonight. OMG! The chocolate nose is overwhelming. It’s like sniffing a box of assorted creme-filled chocolates. Cherry, rasberry, brandy, amaretto. Complex and very unusual. If I smelled this wine blind I swear I wouldn’t even think it was wine.

I’d be tempted to go higher than Gary’s 89, but the finish is a little wierd. Some cabbage or sauerkraut comes through and I don’t dig that — not Cabernet-like at all, so I disagree with Gary there. But all in all, a stunning wine for the money. Very unusual and worth trying. — Mark B
March 10, 2007

ThomasS
Yuw, Gary, have been off for a long time (toooooooo much work, heaps, loads, …). Discovered Priorat a few months ago, never had one before. Very impressed by Sanguenis i Vaque Vall Por: also way too young, but already showing there’s smth to expect.
QOTD: red, man, how could you’ve asked …
March 6, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
Sry,,, discribing 2001 Rotllan Torra Reserva on comment 96
March 6, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
Opened one of the four bottles I got,, not seeing the Chocolate/cocao powder AT ALL. Which is disapponting because I thought I’d impress my wife(hence giving validation to my habit).
I’m getting Grape bubble gum,,, those 2 foot long sticks of the stuff,, on the nose. Tasting it taste like grape cough medicine/grape Jolly Rancher. Not impressed. Will give some to a Spainish teacher I know that would be pleased just to have a Spainish wine. PAZZZZZZZZ.
March 3, 2007

Gabe
top 100! yessss!
March 1, 2007

jeff verellen
I love priorat! I have a few cases of CLOS DE L’OBAC stashed away, recommended by me.
February 27, 2007

brooklyni
QOTD: Whatever color the wine that I’m drinking is!
February 25, 2007

Riezin
Green. No relevance to the Jets.
February 24, 2007

Neurodoc
The third wine seemed enticing, though a little expensive. About the episode, I particularly enjoyed the smurfs jumpin all over the spilled wine – actually got a chuckle from me.

QOTD: Dark cabernet purple.
February 24, 2007

Steve R
Glad you brought out the Priorat. I had my first in Sitges, Spain (30 min, S of Barcelona) and fell in love. Yes, these wines can be pricey, but for the ‘equivalent’ quality in Bordeaux, Burgundy, or even Napa, wouldn’t one pay 2-3X? Anyway, glad to see your enthusiastic response!

QOTD: Always liked purple. Have faith, though, I have not painted any walls in my house a loud violet…. yet.
February 23, 2007

yowens44
In down with the blue
February 23, 2007

michael
hello!! QOD: has to be wine , yes wine is my favorite.
February 23, 2007

Ken
Great episode. I love Priorat wine and find the top ones to be well made. Despite the prices of these wine getting a bit on the high end, they are still less than a wine of similar quality from California would be.

QOD: Favorite color is definitely green.
February 23, 2007

TagWorld Brian
David Canada, see comment 32 above.
February 23, 2007

10SGuy
QOTD: Black
February 23, 2007

Southpaw
GV,

The buildup to that last wine is reminiscent to hooking up with that smoking hot chick with a killer body and finding out she stuffed. Iâ€™m devastated.

QOTD:
My favorite all time color is and will always be, Yankee Pinstripe.

Iâ€™m off to do the work of many.
February 23, 2007

David Canada
I love the smurfs……ever wonder why there was only one girl? How is that possible. Maybe you could do like a smurf sequel and out mama smurf?
GOnna head out and pick some Priorat up….
QOTD – Olive green is my favorite
February 23, 2007

JayZee
Another excellent episode trying something different. In this case, I’ve had a Mas Igneus FA 112 Priorat and fell in love with it. Bought a case. Yummy. As for the QOTD, my favorite color would be purple.
February 23, 2007

SpaceJay
QOTD – Purple
I cringe everytime you use $60 wine to wash your tasting glass. Do you wipe your rear with twenties?