During the late 1980's, Alvaro Palacios traveled his native Spain selling French wine barrels and other winemaking supplies. But selling barrels wasn't the only thing on his mind; he was also in search of the best place to achieve his goal of making Spain's greatest red wine. His ultimate decision to settle in Priorat in 1990, was a good one, for here he would achieve worldwide fame with "L'Ermita" and "Finca Dofi."

"Established in 1989, this has become one of the reference point wineries for the exciting Priorat appellation." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

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Priorat la Terrasses
Alvaro Palacios cut back his production by 30% in order to make the wine more concentrated and creamy, amplifying the old vine intensity. With impressive structure and tremendous richness, this will easily age for a decade, while providing pleasurable drinking immediately.
2001 $24.99 available
"(made from estate grapes that did not make it into Alvaro Palacios' L'Ermita or Finca Dofi, plus purchased Garnacha and Cari?ena) Black fruits, licorice and tarry oak on the warm nose. Dense, sweet and full, with wild, superripe fruit flavors. Has a distinctly warm aspect but this harmonious blend also boasts plenty of character. Perhaps the best vintage yet for this wine." 90 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 7/8-03
"Fashioned from tiny yields of 20 hl/ha, aged in 100% new French oak. A blend of 60% Grenache and the rest Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot, it appears to be the finest vintage of this cuvee I have yet tasted. Inky purple to the rim with a sweet nose of creme de cassis, blacxkberries, minerals and a hint of acacia flowers, this intense, opulent, full bodied, seamless 2001 is already accessible. It can be drunk young or cellared for 12-13 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #152

Rioja H. Remondo Propriedad - SOLD OUT
Cocoa, cedar and tobacco, together with cherries, raspberry jam and Mediterranean herbs together make up the marvelous complex aroma of this wine. Toffee and impeccably clean toast flavors are the result of careful ageing in new casks. On the palate, its taste impresses for its dimension and sensation of freshness and elegance. With strong tannins and acidity, this wine has the potential for considerable ageing. Its texture on the palate, giving a sensation of red fruit pulp, accompanied by hints of currants, orange peel and herbs, is always marked by that light mineral and ferrous tinge that is the trade mark of the red clay soil in the Herencia Remondo vineyards.
2001 $24.99
"From this bodega's oldest vines; a blend of 40% each garnacha and tempranillo and 10% each graciano and mazuelo) Black cherry, licorice, menthol and tarry oak on the very ripe nose. Juicy and bright, with oaky flavors of raspberry, black cherry, menthol, iron and tobacco. Rather Graves-like in character. Finishes with firm tannic spine and excellent grip. " 90 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
2000 $24.99 SOLD OUT
"Generous and balanced, subtle but intense. This modern-style red offers ripe black cherry flavors accented by coffee, chocolate and licorice notes. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, the finish fruity and long. Drink now through 2010. 6,000 cases made." 90 The Wine Spectator 11/15/02

Rioja la Montesa
Harmonious and clean aroma, with cherry, strawberry and cocoa nuances layered with hints of orange peel. Twelve months in new casks prolong its aftertaste and enrich its complex aroma with subtle notes of cedar, rosemary flowers, and caramel cream.
2000 $12.99
"Full medium red. Slightly roasted, low-toned raspberry aroma showed a bit more lift as the wine opened in the glass. Then fat and rich, with attractive, liqueur-like red fruit flavors. ...nicely balanced and satisfying, with sound acidity and firm tannins." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 7/8/03

Rioja la Vendimia
A deliciously penetrating aroma, impeccably generous, transmitting extremely fruity sensations of blackberries and ripe plums together with violets and exotic flowers. The eucalyptus and light toasting reveal its brief period in new oak casks. On the palate, its body is particularly impressive with a taste of raspberries and licorice.
2002 $10.99
"Bright ruby-red. Black cherry, menthol and a hint of tar on the nose. Soft, smooth and sweet; very easygoing Rioja with modest complexity and grip. Finishes with firm, dusty tannins." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 7/8/03

Rioja Placet
Sports an intense clean aroma of great depth and grace. Hints of apricot peel, cumin, ripe white fruit, quince and acacia make up its delicious complexity. On the palate, its fullness and volume give the sensation of ripe fruit, but at the same time it is extremely lively and refreshing. Good acidity produces a long clean, finish.
2002 $14.99 available
"Citrusy and herbal notes are crisp and clean in this lively white, yet it has enough body to stand up to food. ... exuberant. Drink now." The Wine Spectator