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Laurona Montsant 2002

By Dave Worthington ⋅ November 24, 2006 ⋅ One comment

Here is a handy wine from Montsant, the area sournding Priorat.  This estate is a joint venture between Christopher Cannan of Europvin and  René Barbier of Clos Mogador.  Like many wines in the region, it is made from a host of different grapes, but mostly gararcha: 30% Garnarcha, 30% Carinena, 15% Syrah, 15% Merlot and 10% Cabernet [...]

Capcanes Lasendal 2000

By Dave Worthington ⋅ July 6, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Another impressive co-op producer making very good, modern wines. These guys represent about 120 growers from Montsant.  D.O. Montsant is a "doughnut" that rings around the Prioat region.  From good producers the wines of Montsant are very much like those from it's more well known neighbour: lots of mineral notes, good concentration and is made [...]

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