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2005 Vega Escal Priorat
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| Price: | $18.98 |
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| Region: | Spain |
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| Drink By | 2007 |
Expert Reviews
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WineLibrary TV-Gary Vaynerchuk, Winelibrary TV
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90"The 2005 Vega Escal is a blend of 60% Carinena, 30% Garnacha, and 10% Syrah aged for six months in French and American oak. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up a spicy bouquet of cedar, mineral, plum, black cherry, and blueberry. This leads to a smooth-textured, layered wine with enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. This lengthy effort will drink well from 2010 to 2018." -90 points- Jay Miller- Wine Advocate "(60% carinena, 30% garnacha and 10% syrah) Inky ruby. Ripe cherry and blackberry a...
User Tasting Note
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bohnyThe 2005 Vega Escal is a blend of 60% Carinena, 30% Garnacha, and 10% Syrah aged for six months in French and American oak. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up a spicy bouquet of cedar, mineral, plum, black cherry, and blueberry. This leads to a smooth-textured, layered wine with enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. This lengthy effort will drink well from 2010 to 2018. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain; www.grapesofspain.com
