The 2009 Coma d’En Pou is a blend of 44% Garnacha, 42% Syrah and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 40% new oak. It has an agreeable, spicy bouquet with vibrant blackberry and forest floor aromas. The palate is full-bodied, with smooth, velvety tannins married with crisp acidity. The finish is not as complex as the nose suggests, with straightforward blackberry, raspberry and soy aromas. I would have liked greater persistency. But it is still well-made and should offer satisfactory short-term drinking pleasure. Barbara Fores was actually the great great grandmother of current proprietors, Carme Ferrer and Manuel Sanmartin. Their 45-hectare estate includes 22 hectares under vine that is farmed organically, and the wines are mostly aged in Allier French oak. I tasted two wines from their portfolio, currently distributed in the U.S. Importer: Aviva Vino, New York, NY; tel. (212) 244-4495