2004 Spain
Quite a mixed year in Spain with very good results in a number of regions including Rias Baixas and Ribera del Duero. Summer rains caused some problems in Rioja and Navarra, but good weather from mid-September to mid-October turned things around. The harvest in Rioja was halted temporarily by rains on 17th October, but continued successfully from then on.
There are very good crisp whites from Rias Baixas and Rioja. The Rioja reds will be more uneven, but there are some good wines, especially from Rioja Alta and Alavesa. Navarra had a few problems too, but there are some good lighter wines. Ribera del Duero was successful however, with ripe, full-bodied wines being made. After a run of bad weather in August and September, the north-east recovered and had a good October, so there will be good 2004 Prioratos.
Prices:
Bottle
£78.00
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
This is borne out by the quality of the fruit, the pedigree of the aromas and the impressive length. Earth, spice and black cherry dance with dexterity over the palate, and there is great finesse and charm on the finish. Just starting to drink, good for a decade or more.
Simon Field MW, Fine Wine Buyer
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Simon Field, MW - Wine Buyer
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Simon Field MW, Fine Wine Buyer
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
(Simon Field MW , BBR Buyer)
Magnum 1 x 150cl 3cs
Bottle 2 x 75cl 2cs
93/100 points, Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, Nov 2015
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Classic notes of leather, cured meat and spice mingle with warm, macerated red fruits on the nose. The palate is mid-weight, but the true beauty of the 2004 lies in the luxurious mouth-feel and intense core of flavour in the wine.
This freshness, combined with the mouth-coating flavours, suggest that, although a joy to drink now, this is a wine that will hold for at least a decade more. It is, put simply, glorious, traditional, elegant Rioja.
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 6cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 11cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
A blend of Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon first and foremost, then 10 percent each of Syrah, Merlot and Cariñena, this is an archetype of Priorat: floral, rich, long and refined, with myrtle, cassis and dark chocolate to the fore. This 2004 is a great vintage here, as elsewhere in Spain, and this will continue to evolve over many years.