 The Priorato region. Characteristic: Intense red wines. Grapes: (major): Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carinena, Garnacha, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo. Red Bodegas Borsao Garnacha Campo de Borja Tres Picos 2004 (Wine Spectator 90) Bodega Nekeas Grenache Navarra Vega Sindoa El Chaparral Old Vines 2003 (Wine Spectator 90). Onix Priorat Evolucio 2003. Blackberry and plum flavors of the Grenache grape. (Wine Spectator 90) Sherry Emilio Lustau Manzanilla Jerez Papirusa Solera Reserva NV (Wine Spectator 90) |
Blue Streak Selections $15 and under $35 and under Over $35 Celler Laurona Montsant 2003 (Wine Spectator 91: Raspberry and strawberry flavors with depth from floral, mineral and herbal accents. Balanced and powerful. A blend of garnacha, merlot, syrah, and cabernet sauvignon) 
Founded in 1999, Laurona is a joint venture between Christopher Cannan, owner of Europvin S.A., and Ren Barbier of the famous Clos Mogador estate in Priorat. It was the first - and remains the leading - private winery in the region dedicated to the production of high quality wines from the superbly situated vineyards that surround the now famous Priorat appellation. The potential here was recognised shortly afterwards with the creation of a new D.O. Montsant, covering the villages around Falset and at the foot of the imposing Montsant mountain. The wines are made from the various varieties planted in the area, mainly old vine Grenache and Carignan, plus newer plantings of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Ageing of the 'regular' Laurona is in 500 litre oak casks, a large proportion of which are new. The Seleccio de 6 Vinyes is actually micro-fermented in the oak casks, adding to the complexity of the wine. These are wines of remarkable depth and smoothness. At the same time Laurona has wonderful lively fruit and rich spicy flavours that linger on a long soft finish. In December 2002 the Wine Spectator included the Laurona 2000 in its famous list of the Top 100 most exciting wines of the year. It was one of the only 3 Spanish wines to be included in the list.
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Blue Streak Selections $15 and under $35 and under Over $35
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