2006 Les Terrasses, Alvaro Palacios

The most fashionable vineyards in Spain are located on steep Catalan terraces of Priorat, just inland from Taragonna and Barcelona. The Terraces is made from 65% Cariñena and 35% Garnacha; it is. From start to finish it is an unbridled hedonistic experience, with black berries and black cherries to the fore, then hints of aniseed and spice….. a wonderful but complete mouth-feel and a deeply satisfying texture.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)

Alvaro Palacios’ baby, the Terraces, is a consistently impressive and moderately priced Priorato. It has a little touch of red liquorice and leafy, even slightly lifted tobacco nose. On the palate it is deliciously crisp with real bite through fine-grained, ripe tannins and a bold, fruity finish.
(91/100 points The Wine Gang - Top 20 BBR Wines - July 09)