A turbo-charged Samsó (Cariñena) and Garnatxa blend with
deep colour and evident oak on the nose. Dense, wild and herby, with plenty of
thyme and rosemary flaovurs, firmish, food friendly tannins and dark, brambly
fruit.
Try this with a juicy steak or a leg of lamb.
Similar Wines: £10-£20, 86-90, Spain, Red, Carignan, Grenache
A good example of a mature blend of Merlot, Grenache, Syrah
and Cabernet, with fresh, grassy acidity, medium weight tannins and a chewy
undertone. Drink up, as the fruit is starting to fade a little.
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Using Cabernet, Merlot, Grenache and Cariñena, this is a
classic Emporda blend, albeit in a modern style with plenty of new oak. Deeply
coloured, concentrated and oaky with cassis and blackberry fruit, firmish
tannins and a chewy finish.
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Mature, concentrated, figgy fortified style made in a tawny, barrel-aged style. The volatility is quite marked here, but it’s a complex, aged style with nutty, almond and rancio flavours and impressive, Christmas cake complexity
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Dense, concentrated, modern blend of Cariñena and Garnatxa
that’s made to age. It’s a serious, yet stylish wine that tastes as good it
looks, with sun-kissed black and red fruits, tangy acidity and a core of tarry
tannins. Needs robust food.
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Fresh, aromatic red with some reduction and tangy acidity. A
wine with no oak, just pure summer fruits, bright acidity and lively cherry and
raspberry fruit. Very drinkable. Try this chilled.
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The top wine from this exciting winery is a blend of Cariñena and Syrah, with heady, spicy perfume to the fore and sweet, spicy vanilla oak. The bite and rusticity of the Cariñena kicks in on the palate, giving the wine acidity, tannin and a hint of what Australians call grunt. Complex stuff.
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Savoury, spicy, complex, mature, espresso notes with some sun-dried rancio complexity and Tokaj like acidity. Hazelnut and dried fruits, with complexity that builds on the palate. Complex, Sherry-like notes. Superb.
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Blending Cariñena, Garnatxa and Cabernet Sauvignon to good
effect, David Molas has produced an unoaked cuvée with lots of character. The
alcohol isn’t apparent here, thanks to the fresh acidity, while the tannins are
surrounded by sweet raspberry fruit. A winery that never lets you down.
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Old vine Cariñena and Garnacha that expresses the essence of
Empordà. Rich, concentrated an slightly rustic with high-toned notes of fig,
volatile acidity and wild herbs. Needs food.
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Maturing nicely, this is a cuvée of Grenache, Cariñena, Syrah and Cabernet with sweet, balsamic notes, ripe, figgy fruit, some wild herbs and well-integrated alcohol. Appealingly complex.
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Grapey, sweet, fortified Muscat with a slight alcoholic burn, this has notes of citrus and spice and marked acidity on the finish.
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