In 2009, the heaviest shoe of the Global Financial Crisis had finally fallen. All the maneuvering, consolidating, and bailing of companies and governments truly came to a head for and was deeply affecting European countries, especially, Spain. In May, we had to keep this backdrop in mind as we tasted a selection of DOQ Priorat’s top wines from the 2009 vintage during the Tast del Decenni of the 24th Fira del Vi. For previous backstory, you can read up on 2008, 2007, 2005, and 2004. I attended the 2006 tasting […]

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