Alvaro Palacios, Priorat, Camins Del

Floral nose with aromas of violets, currant, plums. Spicy yet polished. The organic mineral nature brings such an invigorating spirit to this. Very good, very Priorat.

2014 vintage

Pedigree does pay off. Last bottle of a 6 bottle purchase and by far the best. Lesson to self--the Palacios wines need some bottle age.

2014 vintage

Nutty, earthy, well-balanced. Delightful flavors take you away.

2014 vintage

Mid to deep ruby Lifted aromas of raspberry, red and blue fruit along with liquorice and cayenne pepper. As the wine opens, there is a savoury element with blackberry to tayberry with gentle oak spices (more used barrels than new) as well as a mineral-edge typical of Priorat. Medium-bodied, there is a wealth of fruit on the entry, Chinese-5-spice, mineral with a powdery texture. The tannins are more sinewy and firm, and the length medium to long. The back palate …

2014 vintage

Finally showing up with a complex, dense array of aromas and flavors. Earthiness, roasted meat, herbal flowers--it's all here. Drank my other bottles way too soon.

2014 vintage

Beautiful Granaca wine. Red and black fruit. Balanced acidity and tannins. Confused about the statement of simple or not much complexity. For a wine sub $20, believe it is an exceptional value.

2014 vintage

Getting closer to prime drinking plateau, now showing more balance and some nice red fruit notes along with the great acidity. Need a bit more time to show some complexity, if it ever will.

2014 vintage

Easy drinking now- balanced but light to Med body. Med finish. Dark fruits but hint of raspberry? Enjoyable.

2014 vintage

Le pourtour ocre démontre une évolution. Wow. C'est vineux, à la fois frais et concentré, sur la mûre et la prune bien juteuse, la réglisse et la pierre concassée. Ample et bien définie, la bouche est arrondie avec des tanins fins, tout est en équilibre et les 14,5% ne paraissent pas. Au final, assez complexe et vraiment satisfaisant à ce stade !!

2014 vintage

3.4/5

2014 vintage

UWS a random set of wines (@ JB) : In the bouquet dark berries, sweet spices and herbs. On the palate ripe red and dark berries, some green impressions, good acidity and slightly sticky tannin as well as good bitterness in the finish.

2014 vintage

Mid purple crimson, with a nose of light oak spices, earth, mineral with red-fleshed fruit, Bing cherry. The palate is fuller than expected, lots of red and some black fruits, deep core, with a firm powdery texture and filigree tannins. Overall, very good quality, good concentration, subtle power with a sweetness yet density to the tannins. Plenty of red flesh to balance the tannins with warm generous alcohol offset by soothing acidity. Long farewell. Perhaps a tad on the simple …

2014 vintage

Un "vin wow". Un autre vin qui abat quelques uns de mes préjugés, à savoir que les vins élaborés à partir de Grenache sont des vins un peu lourdeau, peu complexe, à boire jeune. Cette cuvée 100% grenache d'Alvaro Palacios est tout à l'opposé de cette image. Couleur rouge grenat dense. Nez expressif, tabac blonc, mûre et vanille. En bouche, le vin est d'un étonnante souplesse, les tanins soyeux, continuité sur des mûres bien mure, mine de crayon, une acidité …

2014 vintage

Perfumed, spicy, red fruit, cherries, flowers, rather soft on the nose. On the palate super vibrant, mineral, nice tannic grip, fresh, not overly generous, good length. 90-92

2014 vintage

Initially I felt as this was a bit light, but the next day it was incredibly thick. Weird.

2014 vintage

Clear, dark mauve with purple rim, perfectly spread slow-moving thin tears. Clean, med- intensity, aromas of cassis, blackberries, jus de boeuf, hints of cigar, black pepper. Dry, med body, med- acidity, med tannins, med+ alcohol, further tastes of mulberry, stewed plums, black olives, and cardamon. Not terribly complex but still the basic flavours of a good Priorat with a fine finish.

2014 vintage

Sacado a ciegas para acompañar a una pizza de higos y cecina. Peso de fruta madura, con el tiempo salen las variedades internacionales que lleva, buena acidez en todo caso pero sin identidad. Algún toque terroso lo más interesante.

2014 vintage

Bright red fruit notes, easy to handle in the heat of the summer, great for BBQ fare, bright acidity with raspberry undertones

2014 vintage

El "vi de vila" pretende ser la expresión del carácter de la viña de un municipio. Este Gratallops muestra un color intenso y cubierto y una nariz atractiva, madura, con una franca expresión frutal, notas de hierbas aromáticas mediterráneas, ligeros tostados y suaves matices especiados. En boca entra bien, con sensación de materia, tanino intenso aún pendiente de pulirse en botella, ligeros amargos, estructura media y buena persistencia.

2014 vintage

Un très bon Priorat nous livrant de jolies notes florales, de petits fruits rouges et noirs et d'épices douces. La bouche est parfaitement équilibré entre la concentration et la fraicheur. Le vin tapisse le palais. Jolie finale et digeste malgré ses 14,5% d'alcool. La prochaine dans 2 ans.

2014 vintage

Bright nose with notes of lavender and plums. Medium weight, clunky tannins. Tart, notes of cherries jubilee and hints of olive. Casual in nature, but bright as well. I know this was made for short-term drinking, but the clunky immature tannins indicate to me that this could use two more years.

2014 vintage

Fruity, yet balanced. Aerate or decanter it for 30 minutes.

2014 vintage

Needs decanting a good hour in advance and then very good.

2014 vintage

(BBR Spain Tasting) :: Red berry flesh, floral with an undercurrent of leather and clay. Lovely balance. Young but plenty of potential. A rich mouthfeel, slightly dusty tannin and balanced acidity. Good craftsmanship.

2014 vintage

Red berries, cherries, spices on the nose. On the palate lovely purity of fruit, spicy, a little bitter and tight. Not very generous. Nice finish. 88-89+

2014 vintage

Was a good steady drinker without being overpowering, little bit of black pepper on the finish, needed a bit of air, about 30 min, before it was in full bloom. Would have again for $25-30

2014 vintage

Bright, fruity, has the delicious factor.

2014 vintage

Deep purple color with a bouquet and flavor of plums, with hints of chocolate. Quite angular and a bit rough, particularly in the finish, but still pleasant enough with some intrigue. It helps that it was quite cheap. Palacios is a good winemaker, but he might still learn something from California winemakers who excel at making cheap wines that are drinkable and free of major offenses, albeit with little nuance and the boredom of blandness.

2014 vintage

Full body, deep purplish garnet color. Intense fresh red fruits, spicy, floral and peppery aroma. Sour cherry, currants, dominantly herbal and mineral on the palate, long juicy finish. Powerful and rich but fresh, bold structure, complex but a bit dis-balanced, nice acidity, gently tannic, alcoholic. Food friendly, best match is a meat, as grilled and baked as stewed. Open about one hour in advance. Serve 18º - 24º. Drink now while young and next couple years.

2014 vintage

Hard to assess. I know this is an entry level wine, but it still seems young and disjointed to me. Very bright red fruit on nose and palate, just a hint of minerality and vibrant acid. I think it still needs to knit together.

2014 vintage

Nice solid young red. Red fruit/ cherry nose. Young but nicely balanced flavor profile dominated by red fruit. Lively acidity belies it's youth. Wish I had more.

2014 vintage

After falling in love with the Black Slate Priorat, decided to give this one a shot. On first sip i wasn't as into it, lots of licorice and mineral notes. However after letting it sit for a few days it really opened up. Would buy again.

2014 vintage

Red berries, cherries, a bit blunt maybe. Pure, concentrated, quite sweet. 88-90

2014 vintage

Eðalklúbbur, vínsmakk #2 haust 2015 (Marbakkabraut 12) : Frekar ljóst á litinn. Grænjaxlar og gras í ilmi. Mikið kryddbragð. Minnti á Gran Cruor en hrárra, ekki eins mjúkt og fágað.

2014 vintage

(Berry's Rioja and Catalonia Tasting 2015) :: Still in barrel. Very floral, red fruits. Lifted with good complexity and balance, with a touch of earth in the background. Huge tannin and oak at the moment; hardly surprising.

2014 vintage

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