Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes Vintage:2021 Otherwise there is once again

Otherwise there is once again fine richness to the round and plump flavors that possess a bit more volume if much less evident minerality on the already beautifully complex finale

mainly by virtue of reactive and courageous vineyard management

The 2003 is an unusually bold

Lovely stuff that should also repay mid-term keeping

velvety tannins and echoing sweet blue fruit

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes Vintage:2021 Otherwise there is once againThere is a new wine in Palacios's portfolio, and no, it's not a white. It's another red and, in the hierarchy, is more expensive than Finca Dof but cheaper than L'Ermita. The first vintage is the 2015 Les Aubaguetes, a single ancient vineyard in the village of Bellmunt that used to contribute to the blend of Les Terrasses. It's a blend of 80% Garnacha, 19% Cariena and 1% white grapesGarnacha Blanca and Macabeofermented with natural yeasts in foudre,