The wines of Terroir Sense Fronteres12-12-2018
I’ve not been seen outside my tasting room much this year as it was one of those periods when I again took on all the wines of both DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant. The end... more>
A heretic is born: Cellers de Scala Dei – l’Heretge 201616-10-2018
According to all facts and figures available, the Grenache grape is what dominates the vineyards and production in DOQ Priorat, standing at 39% of the total as of 2017. It used to be a bit... more>
The newest Vi de Finca wines are from Mas d’en Gil08-10-2018
The two newest “Vi de Finca” wines in Catalunya that have been announced are in DOQ Priroat and from Mas d’en Gil. Named, Coma Blanca and Clos Fontà they have been fittingly timed with the... more>
The 2018 Harvest. So far so… normal-ish?24-09-2018
Just once I’ve love to hear some wine promotion body speak of their current harvest and say something along the lines of, “This year? It’s shit. Seriously, don’t drink it. Actually, you won’t be able... more>
Some choice Garnatxes from DOQ Priorat & DO Montsant for #GrenacheDay21-09-2018
In 2010, those who make Grenache decided that the third Friday of September would hence forth be “International Grenache Day”. While initially hatched at an event in France’s Rhône, this has indeed became a thing... more>
A Priorat amber wine to blow the mind – Les Brugueres Antecessor 199718-09-2018
Over the summer I tasted and scored over 400 wines from DOQ Priorat & DO Montsant. Anyone can receive the full results now for free when buying the books (també en català). It includes a... more>
Priorat’s Terra Dominicata hotel & restaurant arrives04-09-2018
The county of Priorat, in terms of a wine region, is not lacking for places to stay after a day of enjoying the fine wine of DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant. What have been lacking... more>
Old co-op, new tricks. La Vinícola del Priorat’s Vi de Vila.19-06-2018
On June 9th, La Vinícola del Priorat launched a new series of wines that are all certified under Priorat’s “Vi de Vila”. This certification establishes that 100% of the grapes from the wine came from... more>
Understanding DOQ Priorat’s village wines: Vi de Vila15-06-2018
While it’s important to understand the Vino de Pago & Vi de Finca classifications of Spain & Catalunya as they’re region wide, one that’s actually much more interesting and evolving is that of “Vi de... more>
Tast del Decenni 2018: The DOQ Priorat 2008 vintage11-05-2018
The 2008 vintage for DOQ Priorat was something of a crossing-the-Rubicon, come-to-Bacchus, everything-has-changed vintage. The wineries started the year coming off of one of their best vintages ever, 2007 (read more) and they ended the... more>