The 2007 Ferrer/Bobet is a bit lighter in color displaying aromas of cherry blossom, spicy red fruits, incense, and red licorice. It deftly combines elegance with the power inherent in first class Priorat and will offer a drinking window extending from 2015 to 2022 if not longer. Ferrer/Bobet is the future showplace of Priorat. No expense has been spared in the construction of a magnificent winery and in the planting of the vineyards. Sergi Ferrer-Salat is a young pharmaceutical tycoon with apparently a much greater interest in fine wine than drugs, while his partner Raul Bobet was the long-time winemaker at Torres. Ferrer-Salat makes it clear that his goal is to make the greatest wine possible without regard to whether he makes money. I’m not sure if Bobet would totally agree, but it appears that he is up for the challenge. As for the wines, they are currently made from purchased fruit as the Ferrer-Bobet vineyards are still very young. However, money talks and the winery has been able to access great old-vine Carignan and Grenache fruit, enough so that they might have some difficulty surpassing what they have already achieved when their vineyard matures. Currently two wines are made, the Ferrer/Bobet cuvee and the Seleccio Especial. The 2006s have previously been reviewed, the 2007s are currently in the market, and the 2008s will follow shortly. Importer: Michael Quinttus, Vintus Wines, Pleasantville, NY

Smooth and silky, this polished red offers cherry and plum fruit wrapped in chocolate and tobacco, with herbal and balsamic notes and just enough tannins for grip. Drink now through 2013. 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add

Roasted, leathery and sulphuric out of the bottle, but time serves it well and soon herbal notes, tanned saddle and baked berry aromas emerge. Feels a bit sheer and tight, with fiery plum and berry flavors. Grippy on the finish, so it needs time in bottle or plenty of air if you’re drinking now. ——M.S.(2/1/2012)—— 89