Date tasted: August, 2011
Where: MPLS
Notes: A gift from Patrick, who knows we love Palacios' Finca Dofi. Although more modestly priced than some priorats, this is no mere table wine. It has a hint of sweetness, even floral (hibiscus tea?) notes and a slightly salty finish that I do not find in the Dofi 2004-5's that I have tried. Some nice tannins are there, but not the refined woodiness and lead-pencil depths of the older vines and vintages. In short, this young wine does what any good blend does--hides any flaws in the component grapes while highlighting their strengths, and pairs with just about anything.
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