This wine is inspired by the wines of the Priorat region of Spain. This exact bottling was blended after enjoying an inspiring bottle of the 2017 Clos Mogador Priorat.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS - "The 2021 Priorato is a blend of 39% Carignan, 37% Garnacha, 16% Cabernet Franc and 8% Syrah from the Paper Street Vineyard. It was matured for 19 months in 8% new French oak and 35% once-used French oak. It's scented of blackberry and blueberry jam, cured meats, violet, garrigue and pepper, with latent undertones that suggest it hasn't fully unfurled. The medium-bodied palate is powdery, supple and full to the brim with wild berry fruit that has a bursting quality due to bright pops of fresh acidity. It has a long, spicy finish, and although it's easy to drink, it has the structure to develop gracefully in bottle over the next decade."
JEB DUNNUCK 93 POINTS - "Savory red and black fruits, ground pepper, fruitcake, and some chalky mineral-like notes all define the 2021 Priorato, a rock-solid, concentrated, medium to full-bodied red based on 39% Carignan, 37% Garnacha, 16% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Syrah. It has a terrific core of sweet fruit, ripe, velvety tannins, and outstanding length. Drink bottles over the coming 8-10 years."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 92 POINTS - "The 2021 Priorato impresses with a burst of cedar shavings, rubbed sage, crushed cherries and strawberries. This possesses a balanced inner sweetness up front, contrasted by zesty acidity and tart red berry fruits that saturate as saline minerals add a tactile crunchiness toward the close. An air of sweet lavender lingers over a bitter dark chocolate sensation, creating a display of contrasts as the 2021 finishes with admirable length and a gentle tannic grip. The 2021 is a blend of 39% Carignan, 37% Garnacha, 16% Cabernet Franc and 8% Syrah."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS - "The 2021 Priorato is a blend of 39% Carignan, 37% Garnacha, 16% Cabernet Franc and 8% Syrah from the Paper Street Vineyard. It was matured for 19 months in 8% new French oak and 35% once-used French oak. It's scented of blackberry and blueberry jam, cured meats, violet, garrigue and pepper, with latent undertones that suggest it hasn't fully unfurled. The medium-bodied palate is powdery, supple and full to the brim with wild berry fruit that has a bursting quality due to bright pops of fresh acidity. It has a long, spicy finish, and although it's easy to drink, it has the structure to develop gracefully in bottle over the next decade."
JEB DUNNUCK 93 POINTS - "Savory red and black fruits, ground pepper, fruitcake, and some chalky mineral-like notes all define the 2021 Priorato, a rock-solid, concentrated, medium to full-bodied red based on 39% Carignan, 37% Garnacha, 16% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Syrah. It has a terrific core of sweet fruit, ripe, velvety tannins, and outstanding length. Drink bottles over the coming 8-10 years."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 92 POINTS - "The 2021 Priorato impresses with a burst of cedar shavings, rubbed sage, crushed cherries and strawberries. This possesses a balanced inner sweetness up front, contrasted by zesty acidity and tart red berry fruits that saturate as saline minerals add a tactile crunchiness toward the close. An air of sweet lavender lingers over a bitter dark chocolate sensation, creating a display of contrasts as the 2021 finishes with admirable length and a gentle tannic grip. The 2021 is a blend of 39% Carignan, 37% Garnacha, 16% Cabernet Franc and 8% Syrah."
