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(based on 7 ratings)
Online Retailer ID: 39 60 118 05
This is a $10 wine that tastes like a $30 wine. Don Elias Gil dubbed 'the great alternative to ultra-fashionable Priorat' by The Sunday Times of London at a third of the price! Spain's rarest and most sought after reds come from Priorat - a remote region of steep high altitude vineyards growing old vine Garnacha. Well off the beaten track just outside of Priorat comes this extraordinary wine boasting much of the ri...
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
(based on 7 reviews)
86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pairs Well With:
Beef (6), Pizza and pasta (4), Seafood (4), Poultry (3)
Pros:
Balanced (4), Smooth (3), Clean (3)
Best Uses:
Weeknight (6), Special occasions (4), Entertaining (4)
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring enthusiast (5)
 
unexpected varietal
By ronVerified Reviewer from N.E.Pa on 2/16/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef
Pros:
average
Cons:
Short Finish, Too Acidic
Best Uses:
Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

one may have to develop a palate for this particular grape

 
Very Good
By CheishVerified Reviewer from Michigan on 2/14/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry, Seafood
Pros:
Smooth
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Casual Drinker
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Full-bodied, but with a slight sweetness.

 
Impressive
By Diana from Miami , FL on 2/11/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef, Seafood
Pros:
Balanced, Soft touch of pepper
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Big hit at our winetasting party..will buy again

 
less complexity than expected.
By BeckVerified Reviewer from Mechanicsville, VA on 2/7/2008
Pairs Well With:
Poultry, Seafood
Cons:
Thin
Best Uses:
Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Most general occasions. Personally, did not care for, not complex enough.

 
A True Gem
By canyonladyVerified Reviewer from Canyon Lake, Texas on 2/6/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef, Pizza and Pasta
Pros:
Balanced, Clean, Crisp
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Casual Drinker
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I like to drink this wine before dinner and while I am having dinner with family or friends. It pairs well with casual dining as well as a robust meal.
It does have strong tannins so be sure and have a glass of water at your table.

 
Quite smooth, rests well on the palate
By Gene from ParisVerified Reviewer from Cleveland, TN on 2/6/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef, Pizza and Pasta
Pros:
Balanced, Clean, Smooth
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Enjoy with dinner and also as an after dinner drink with cheese.

 
I would by this product again and again
By margaret, cooks with wineVerified Purchaser from cardiff by the sea, ca on 2/4/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry, Seafood
Pros:
Balanced, Clean, Clear, Smooth
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought 3 bottles to try...now I wished I had bought a case...excellent!!!...

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