2004 Alvaro Palacios Finca DofiDeep ruby color; tightly concentrated nose of bourbon-soaked black cherries and brioche. Nose opens to bring black pepper and lavender. Palate is both silky and chewy on the finish with creamy maraschino and blackberry. Well-masked alcohol a bit higher on the finish but the stuffing is there to compete and keep for a 20 second finish.
This is the “middle-brother” in the Palacios Priorat line-up. The wine was thoroughly enjoyed and paired against 5 other big Spaniards that night and matched with a nice spread. Manchego/chorizo-stuffed mushrooms, shrimp paella and black olive tapenade were the best harmonies in the case of this lovely wine. It held its own against the Termanthia!
Pour this in your glass and forget it for an hour.
