Cellers Baronia del Montsant (Clos d'Englora)
Cims del Montsant Garnatxa Carinyena Blend
Montsant, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
The wine needs decanting to be enjoyed at its full potential. Bold, somewhat astringent on first taste. Mellows out a little after decanting with black fruit on the nose and a dry, tannic palate of black cherries and forrest floor. Medium bodied and medium acidity. I can't imagine bottle aging benefits much past the next year or two.
The wine needs decanting to be enjoyed at its full potential. Bold, somewhat astringent on first taste. Mellows out a little after decanting with black fruit on the nose and a dry, tannic palate of black cherries and forrest floor. Medium bodied and medium acidity. I can't imagine bottle aging benefits much past the next year or two.
2 people found it helpfulSep 1st, 2017
This. This is a really good bang for your buck. Like really good. Peppercorns. Minerals. Salt.
This. This is a really good bang for your buck. Like really good. Peppercorns. Minerals. Salt.
1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2016
APPEARANCE
Clear, medium ruby color, ruby legs
NOSE
Clean, developing medium+ intensity aromas of blueberry and raspberry fruit, chocolate and cream
PALATE
Dry, medium acidity, medium tannins, medium+ body and medium+ alcohol (13.5% abv), medium+ flavor intensity showing juicy raspberry, blackberry, cream and chocolate. The finish is medium+ carrying with it the fruit and creaminess, then finishing with fine grain, but firm tannin.
CONCLUSIONS
Good quality, Drink now, not suitable for aging or further aging, Inexpensive
APPEARANCE
Clear, medium ruby color, ruby legs
NOSE
Clean, developing medium+ intensity aromas of blueberry and raspberry fruit, chocolate and cream
PALATE
Dry, medium acidity, medium tannins, medium+ body and medium+ alcohol (13.5% abv), medium+ flavor intensity showing juicy raspberry, blackberry, cream and chocolate. The finish is medium+ carrying with it the fruit and creaminess, then finishing with fine grain, but firm tannin.
CONCLUSIONS
Good quality, Drink now, not suitable for aging or further aging, Inexpensive
April 15, 2020. I think past it’s prime.
April 15, 2020. I think past it’s prime.
Apr 16th, 2020
Cool label. It’s terroir art apparently. Smells complex and strange. Blood orange peel? Sawdust from pine or fir? Flavors are strange. Pine needles and red/purple fruits. Complex and fresh even 10 years later. Licorice and fruit skins. It’s tart, chewy, woody, and inky. Deep and dense. Last long. It’s muy delicioso.
Cool label. It’s terroir art apparently. Smells complex and strange. Blood orange peel? Sawdust from pine or fir? Flavors are strange. Pine needles and red/purple fruits. Complex and fresh even 10 years later. Licorice and fruit skins. It’s tart, chewy, woody, and inky. Deep and dense. Last long. It’s muy delicioso.
Mar 6th, 2020
Color of dark purple, a bit gray. Nose of dried sweet strawberries, sweet oak, plums, spicy alcohol, and some paint or crayon. Taste follows similar notes with some more salty bacon type of feeling, round and low tannins, peppery, a bit bittersweet, dried strawberries, matured acidity, and indeed some raisins. Aftertaste is right, medium long and resonates with overall tasting experience. Good.
Color of dark purple, a bit gray. Nose of dried sweet strawberries, sweet oak, plums, spicy alcohol, and some paint or crayon. Taste follows similar notes with some more salty bacon type of feeling, round and low tannins, peppery, a bit bittersweet, dried strawberries, matured acidity, and indeed some raisins. Aftertaste is right, medium long and resonates with overall tasting experience. Good.
Sep 16th, 2018
Very light and fruity with a nice finish
Very light and fruity with a nice finish
Apr 22nd, 2016