Joan D'Anguera, "El Bugader", Montsant (Spain), 2001

Opaque purple/red.

Considerable oak influence on the nose, which manages to come off as attractive. Smoky, meaty, slightly green Cabernet influence adds to the aromatic complexity. Smells deep.

Relatively plush and quite concentrated in the mouth. Flavors of black fruits, oak spice, rocks and black olive. Tight, linear finish can't kill flavor flow.

From an area adjacent to Priorat, just outside of Barcelona. 70% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Grenache.


$40