Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Ermita other_regions_italy velvety textures and ocean of

velvety textures and ocean of licorice

Finishes with lively acidity extending the flavors at the back

Over the last six months the 2004 Cristal has come together beautifully and is shaping up to be a truly great

this was initially badly reduced

a vineyard with a more southerly exposure

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Ermita other_regions_italy velvety textures and ocean ofGlass staining ruby. Heady, complex scents of candied dark berries, incense, potpourri and smoky minerals, with a sexy vanilla nuance in the background. Juicy, penetrating and pure, with superb clarity and power to the black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. The floral element comes back strong on the mineral driven finish, which lingers with outstanding tenacity, velvety tannins and echoing sweet blue fruit. Josh Raynolds