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ACCOLADE RESULTS
92 points
2017 Idus de Vall Llach
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, December 2020
“I was surprised by the bright berry aromas of the 2017 Idus, with notes of raspberries and blackberries and the oak in the background, adding spiciness but not stealing the show. This comes from selected grapes from old vines purchased from local growers; it's a blend of 68% Cariñena and 32% Garnacha with 15.5% alcohol that doesn't show heat or alcohol and comes through as balanced, juicy and powerful but also elegant. It has fine-grained tannins and a dry, long finish. The Cariñena matured in new and second use 225- and 300-liter French oak barrels and the Garnacha in tinaja and 1,50-liter oak vats for 14 months during which time it was racked once. 6,860 bottles were filled in May 2019.”
92 points
2008 Tinto Pesquera Millenium Reserva
Wine & Spirits, May 2019
“Year's Best Ribera Del Duero”
92 points
2018 Tinto Pesquera Crianza
Decanter, July 2021
“Saturated ruby color, with a blue meniscus, than a typical Fernandez nose; nutmeg, blueberry, laurel and soft butter. The palate has focus and pleasing weight, the initial spiciness harnesses the ensemble with an impressive capacity to satisfy.”
91 points
2015 Vall Llach Vi de Finca Mas de la Rosa
Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, December 2019
“Saucy plum and blueberry aromas are a touch stalky and volatile, with notes of wild brush and tomato paste. This varietal Carignan is concentrated but burns with tartaric acidity. Herbal blackberry, wild herb and licorice aromas are heavy, oaky and potent on a hot finish.”
91 points
2016 Vall Llach Porrera Vi de Vila
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, June 2022
“A deftly balanced red, with sculpted tannins defining the creamy range of baked black currant, Kalamata olive, loamy earth and wild herb flavors. Subtle, mineral-laced finish. Carignan and Garnacha. Best from 2023 through 2030. 508 cases made, 200 cases imported.”
91 points
2017 Embruix de Vall Llach
Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, October 2019
“This red is dense yet plush, with blackberry and espresso flavors, accented by licorice, wild herb and mineral notes. Well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity keep this focused. Harmonious, in a savory style. Garnacha, Merlot, Cariñena, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2027. 5,000 cases made, 4,100 cases imported.”
91 points
2016 Embruix de Vall Llach
Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, July 2019
“Bold blackberry, black cherry and raisin aromas are balanced by ingrained minerality, always a good sign for Priorat. A saturated palate fits the house style for Embruix, while toast, coffee, blackberry and prune flavors finish chocolaty but not that long or complex.”
91 points
2017 Aigua de Llum de Vall Llach
Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, October 2019
“This rich white offers the floral, spicy aromas characteristic of Viognier, but within a rich, lush framework of dried pineapple, orange peel, whiskey and toasted almond flavors that creates an impression of maturity. Features just enough acidity to balance the broad texture. Distinctive, exotic and heady. Drink now. 62 cases made, 25 cases imported. ”
91 points
2016 El Vínculo Paraje la Golosa Gran Reserva
James Suckling, James Suckling, May 2022
“Nicely mature with savory plums, tobacco, sweet spices, black olives, dried meat and walnuts. Medium-bodied with a velvety texture and polished tannin. Slightly gritty, with some oak tannins at the end. Long, creamy finish. Drink now.”
91 points
2009 Condado de Haza Alenza Gran Reserva
Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, October 2021
“This red has an enticing character, with dried floral, cherry and cedar notes accented with dried orange peel, herb and spice elements. The plush tannins give this good structure, with tea, tobacco and mineral details adding to the finish. Drink now through 2029. 50 cases imported.”
90 points
2016 Vall Llach Vi de Finca Mas de la Rosa
James Suckling, James Suckling, August 2018
“In spite of the very ripe black-fruit notes and some smoky oak, this remains fairly cool and discreet on the nose. Likewise, on the palate it is intense, but rather polished and not massive, in spite of the abundant soft tannins. Once again, with less oak it would be more enticing. Drink now or hold.”
90 points
2019 Idus de Vall Llach
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, January 2022
“A sleek, fresh red, with savory hints of grilled meat, smoke and herbs wafting through crème de cassis and raspberry ganache flavors. Trimmed by taut tannins, this shows good focus through the juicy, fruit- and espresso-laced finish. Grenache and Cariñena. Drink now through 2027. 180 cases imported.”
90 points
2017 Embruix de Vall Llach
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, December 2020
“The youngest vines contribute to the 2017 Embruix, a blend of 27% Garnacha, 26% Merlot, 21% Syrah, 18% Cariñena and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon that is ripe and juicy but has a lot less oak than in the past. It's still heady and voluptuous at 15.5% alcohol, but it somehow comes through as quite harmonious and balanced. It matured in third and fourth use 300-liter oak barrels for 12 to 14 months. 70,000 bottles produced. It was bottled between April and May 2019.”
90 points
2016 Aigua de Llum de Vall Llach
Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, February 2019
“Aromatically speaking, this Viognier smells less floral and soapy than many, with minerally notes of crushed vitamin taking the lead. A fleshy palate with white-fruit tannins shows some grip, while this tastes bready and melony. A smooth finish, with lees notes concludes this round-bodied, high-quality Priorat white.”
90 points
2019 El Vínculo Alejairén
James Suckling, James Suckling, October 2021
“Spiced-apple and dried-pineapple aromas with vanilla, walnut and cooked-lemon notes. Smoky, rich and toasty on the palate with a medium body and tangy acidity. Drink now.”
90 points
2016 Condado de Haza Crianza
Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, September 2019
“Ripe cherry and red plum flavors mingle with leafy, loamy earth and vanilla notes in this harmonious red. The dense texture is supported by well-integrated tannins and citrusy acidity keeps this lively. Drink now through 2028. 29,000 cases made, 400 cases imported. — TM”
90 points
2019 Condado de Haza Crianza
Joshua Greene, Wine & Spirits, June 2022
“Dried flower scents of violets and rose petals rise off this wine’s meaty, dark tannins, which feel substantial but not aggressive. The tannins are mouth-drying, needing something to tame them and fill them out, like a fatty roast duck with berry compote.”
90 points
2018 Condado de Haza 20 Aldeas
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, January 2022
“A smooth and silky red, offering a creamy profile of cassis, warm spice, dried fig and dried thyme enmeshed with light, sculpted tannins. Well-balanced, with a fresh finish showing tar and mineral hints. Drink now through 2028. 500 cases” imported”