2008 Camins del Priorat, Alvaro Palacios

The 2008 is the second vintage of the Camins, a further Priorat from Alvaro Palacios , made half from local variety Samsó ( a synonym for Carinena), and the other half from 40% Garnacha with the remaining 10% shared between Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The wine has classic Priorat weight, with velvety raspberry fruit and hints of spice and vanillin; the naturally ripe exuberance inherent in this region has been tamed by this relatively mild vintage and the result is pleasingly approachable in youth.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)

Unusually soft, perfumed, intriguing fruit on this introductory wine from Palacios's younger vines. Impressive finish on this new offering from the prince of Priorat.
(Jancis Robinson MW, Jancisrobinson.com, 4 Dec 2010)