The 2003 Mas del Camperol is a blend of 30% Garnacha, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Carinena, and 15% Syrah from the estate’s older vineyards aged for 13 months in a mixture of new and used French and American oak. Purple-colored, the nearly exotic nose offers up complex aromas of smoke, pain grille, grilled meat, blueberry, and black currant liqueur. Its full-bodied personality exhibits layered, spicy flavors, integrated tannins, excellent balance, and a 45-second finish. Drink this hedonistic effort over the next decade. Importer: Jose Pastor, Vinos and Gourmet, Richmond, CA; tel. (510) 237-0077

The superb 2002 Mas del Camperol (30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Grenache, 25% Carignan, and 15% Syrah) is one of the candidates for wine of the vintage in Priorat. An intriguing, provocative perfume of flowers, raspberries, black currants, blueberries, and that wet steel/crushed rock component jumps from the glass of this medium to full-bodied wine. With sensational purity, real nobility, and a heady finish with no hard edges, it should drink well for 6-8 years, possibly longer. Importer: Jose Pastor, Vinos and Gourmet, Inc., Richmond, CA; tel. (510) 290-1156

The expensive 2001 Mas del Camperol (nearly equal parts Carignan, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon with a small dosage of Syrah) exhibits a deep ruby/purple color along with sweet fruit, crisp mineral, spring flower, and raspberry notes. With medium body, an excellent texture, and fine delineation, it should drink well for 6-8 years. Importer: Jose Pastor, Vinos and Gourmet, Inc., Richmond, CA; tel. (510) 290-1156