Catalunyan Red

Another new wine--for us--this week: Priorat from Catalunya, Spain. This was another wine we read about, like the Pinot Blanc, but hadn't seen until recently. It's a great find.

Barranc del Closos 2002 Priorat (denominacio d'origen qualificada): 70% Garnacha tinta, 30% Carinena. Very nice red wine. Medium bodied, low acidity, medium tannins for a red--"just smooth and nice" to quote Daryl. Great for relaxing after a steak dinner. Priorat has a reputation of producing high quality wines (see above link), and we weren't disappointed. This wine is more complex than a Rioja, more dense...but not as complicated as a California Cab or a Syrah. At $20, this wine is a great value. The other day, Daryl found a Priorat in our local wine shop priced over $100.

This is a great, uncommon wine--if you come across one, pick it up!

Hi, Arnold!