Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Ermita other_regions_italy The utterly compelling 2013 Cabernet

The utterly compelling 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage and 1

velvety textures and ocean of licorice

a vineyard with a more southerly exposure

powerful and structured

dried mandarin peel

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Ermita other_regions_italy The utterly compelling 2013 CabernetGlass staining ruby. Heady, complex scents of candied dark berries, incense, potpourri and smoky minerals, with a sexy vanilla nuance in the background. Juicy, penetrating and pure, with superb clarity and power to the black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. The floral element comes back strong on the mineral driven finish, which lingers with outstanding tenacity, velvety tannins and echoing sweet blue fruit. Josh Raynolds