Reviews & Ratings

2005 Cims de Porrera Spanish Red "Solanes"

Winery: Cims de Porrera

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Solanes"

Wine Category: Spanish Red

Grape blend: 45% Carignane, 35% Garnacha, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, & 5% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Priorat

State or country: Spain

Price: $29

Cases produced: 800

KWG Score: 91 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: October 13, 2009

Wine Review: This opaque dark ruby colored red blend was one of my favorite Spanish wines that I tried so far this year. It opens with a mild spicy black currant and blackberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, very well balanced, and seamless. The flavor profile is a luscious blend of delicate black currant and blackberry. There was also a hint of old oak detected on the back palate. The finish is dry and its tannins stick with you for quite sometime. This wine would pair perfectly with shepherd’s pie. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Hand-crafted from grape vines that cling to the steep slopes of the mountainous Porrera region of Priorat, this wine is perfect for those that love elegant wines which pair well with a variety of foods. On the palate the wine is smooth and succulent with hints of anise seed and mulling spices. Ready to drink now, this wine will also cellar for up to 15 years.

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