The 2011 Planots is sourced from the vineyard “Mas d’en Cacador,” and is a 50/50 blend of Garnacha and Carinena aged for 16 months in new French oak. The fruit seems to have crossed the over-ripeness line and shows aromas of bruised apples, prunes and raisins together with a leafy note. The palate shows very ripe flavors, and while the oak is well-integrated, the end feels slightly warm and makes it a bit heavy. For fans of big, ripe wines. Drink 2014-2019. The Cal Pla family created this winery in 1996 but they have been grape growers in Porrera since 1814, so they own some really old vineyards. Importer: Eric Solomon Selection, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565

The 2009 Planots is from a single vineyard “Mas d’en Cacador” and is an equal blend of Garnacha and Carinena aged for 16 months in new French oak. It has a very oaky bouquet that makes it difficult to discern the terroir through its port-like dark fruit. The palate is full-bodied with very good weight but counterbalanced by fine acidity. It has touches of raisin towards the finish, which needs more freshness and clarity, lest it becomes tiring to drink in modest quantity. Drink 2014-2020. The Sangenis family is one of the oldest grape-growing families in Priorat, although until 1995 they sold their entire production to the local co-op. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565

Celler Cal Pla’s 2007 Mas d’En Compte Planots was sourced from a single 100+-year-old vineyard. The wine is composed of 50% Garnacha and 50% Carinena aged for 16 months in new French oak. It is a glass-coating opaque purple color with port-like aromas of smoke, camphor, liquid minerality, tapenade, black cherry, and black plum. Supple, sweetly fruited, layered, and expressive, it conceals enough structure to evolve for 3-5 years. This lengthy effort will deliver prime drinking from 2014 to 2027. Importer: Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565

The garnet-colored 2006 Mas d’En Compte Planots is a blend of 50% Garnacha and 50% Carinena sourced from a single vineyard with vines over 100 years of age. The wine spent 16 months in new French oak. It offers an alluring perfume of pain grille, crushed stone, violets, cinnamon, black cherry, and blueberry. A feminine, elegant style of Priorat, it has layers of succulent, spicy fruit, silky tannin, and exceptional length. Give it 2-3 years of additional bottle age and enjoy it from 2012 to 2026. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Selections, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565