The Espelt winery sits just outside the village of Vilajuïga, Empordà (Catalunya) and it honestly hasn’t changed a great deal on the outside over the last seven or even 10 years. A large, purpose-built concrete block that sits alongside the... more »
The Espelt winery sits just outside the village of Vilajuïga, Empordà (Catalunya) and it honestly... more »
This is the first full tasting of the wines from producers who have opted to label them under the established "Corpinnat" brand. The tasted was conducted at the beginning of December, 2019 at the premises of Llopart. All wines were tasted blind. This tasting report as well as "Corpinnat: Going forward" and "Corpinnat: Producers, profile, & terroir?" are a culmination of research following the events... more »
This is the first full tasting of the wines from producers who have opted to... more »
Light, crisp red cherry with rounded, fleshy forest fruit, quite floral, notes of violets, lavender, graphite, and a pinch of green herbs. Nicely integrated on the palate with balanced acidity and body giving the wine a good deal of lift and showing potential to age even further.
Light, crisp red cherry with rounded, fleshy forest fruit, quite floral, notes of violets, lavender, graphite, and a pinch of... more »
54% Carménère, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Syrah : 14%
94+pts : ***
By now, most everyone has heard the unfortunate news about sommelier, Anthony Cailan and his reported sexual assault of various women that have both been his subordinates as well other women he's been in contact with in the wine trade. There is a general reaction amongst wine professionals about the news which isn't, "How could this have happened?" but more "How did it take this... more »
By now, most everyone has heard the unfortunate news about sommelier, Anthony Cailan and his... more »
