The 2005 Clos de L’Obac is 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Garnacha, and the balance Syrah, Carinena, and Merlot. The wine was aged for 14 months in new French oak and bottled unfiltered. More structured and expressive than its sibling, the nose delivers smoke, slate, scorched earth, black cherry, and blueberry. Plush and layered, the wine has excellent length and 6-8 years of cellaring potential. It will be at its best from 2013 to 2025. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

Cherry, kirsch, vanilla, herbal and anise flavors show a ripe, sweet character, supported by firm tannins in this lean red. There's a fine balance of fruit and structure. Drink now through 2015. 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add