Clos Mogador's 1997 boasts a saturated ruby/purple color, a fat, dense, concentrated, black currant, mineral-infused character, full body, layers of concentration, sweet tannin, and a 35-second finish. Impressive and pure, with nicely integrated toasty oak, it will drink well for 10-15 years. A Christopher Cannan Selection, imported by Europvin USA, Watertown, MA; tel. (617) 924-7620

This big wine carries its ripe fruit and firm tannins with grace and polish; flavors of plum, licorice and herbs are lush and well-integrated. Accessible now, but has the stuffing to age. Drink now through 2007.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add