The super oaky 2015 Amadis feeels like a barrel sample and is all about the wood with some minty and spicy aromas. The palate is also plagued by oak flavors and tannins. For fans of oak. 2,000 bottles.

Rich flavors of blackberry, plum pudding and dark chocolate mingle in this ripe red. Balsamic acidity keeps this fresh, while light tannins anchor the velvety texture. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Samsó. Drink now through 2020. 1,000 cases made, 25 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add

The 2009 Amadis is a blend of 25% Garnacha, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Carinena, 15% Syrah and 10% Merlot, aged for one year in new French oak barrels. It shows the heat of the vintage in the shape of overripe cherries, prunes and stewed apples, with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. The palate is medium to full-bodied, showing better freshness than the nose, but ending quite dry. Does it need more time in bottle? Drink 2015-2019. Importer: Bradly Alan Imports, NY; tel. (212) 679-5775

The 2007 Amadis is named after a medieval knight, sourced from 25% Garnacha and 25% Carinena (70-year-old vines), augmented by 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah and 10% Merlot aged in Allier barriques for 10 months. The nose is very ripe and opulent with macerated dark cherries, iodine and a smear of blueberry jam. The palate is full-bodied with ripe tannins, layers of crisp, dark cherry and spice flavours mingling with espresso towards the structured finish. It deserves 3-5 years in bottle. Drink 2015-2023. Rottlan Torra is a family-owned winery in the Torroja del Priorat municipality, whose maiden release was back in 1984. However, it was not until the mid-1990s that the winery really began to commercialize its wines at a higher level. Importer: Importer: Christopher Chapillon, www.chapillon.com

The 2006 Amadis is just slightly raisined. More prominent is a liquid minerality, Asian spices, lavender. and assorted black fruits. In the glass it is ripe, smooth-textured, and intensely flavored. It has the structure to evolve for 2-3 years and will provide enjoyment through 2021. Rotllan Torra has been a reliable producer over the years. Importer: Chapillon - USA Wine West; www.usawinewest.com