Espelt
Terres Negres Empordà 2010
Confirms my theory that Empordà is a deeply underrated wine region. A big, beautiful Carignan and a bit of Grenache. I think it benefited much from the five years in the bottle. Will be looking out for this again. — 3 months ago
L'Olivera
Catalunya Garnatxa Negra Merlot
As they say here, “Super-top,” just like all the L’Olivera wines we’ve had. Fresh. Bright acidity, but still balanced. 14% ABV but tastes lighter. My wine-making in-laws were enthused. — 3 months ago
Ferrer i catasus
Compta Ovelles Penedès Syrah Blend
Hot and medicinal. — 23 days ago
Mistik
Ecologic Vi d'Autor Red Blend
Chewy, big, oaky. Not flawed, but not for me. — 2 months ago
Mas Pòlit
Vilamaniscle Empordà D.O. Red Blend 2021
A blend of cab, grenache, and syrah. Very tannic and a bit green. Perhaps another vintage with riper fruit might be better, especially with age, but this is not the best Empordà has to offer. — 3 months ago
Vinyes Domènech
Bancal del Bosc DO Montsant Grenache Blend 2022
Prunes and figs. Proves that if you want a good Priorat without having to pay Priorat prices, you buy a Montsant. — 4 months ago
Herencia Altes
La Cirereta Red Blend
A perfectly balanced blend of garnatxa negra, syrah, and carinyena. Not too chewy or oaky, but instead pleasantly large at 14.5% ABV carrying aromas and flavors of fresh plums, cherries, and raspberries. The 2023 vintage will likely get even better with a bit of aging, but it can definitely be drunk now. — a month ago
Cellers de Scala Dei
El tribut de Scala dei Priorat Red Blend 2023
Classic Priorat garnatxa: delicate, nuanced, and everything you would come to expect from Catalunya’s favorite wine region. — 3 months ago
Ca N'Estruc
L'Equilibrista Blanco 2023
Best white wine I’ve had as far back as I can remember. Aromatics of lemon zest, melon, cantaloupe, and a wildflower garden. Well balanced, subtle minerality, not too much oak. Varietals are what you would typically encounter in a fine Catalonian Cava, but here presented as an unostentatious still white. Encountered at Tangana in Gracia, Barcelona. Went really well with the bacalao, carxofas, and romesco. — 4 months ago
Adam Shaylor
Not bad for a non-vintage supermarket wine. Brings to mind Fruit Rollups and Capri-Sun, but in a good way. If you’re in the supermarket and you’re not sure what to trust, this is a safe bet. — 10 days ago