Celler Cecilio, L'Espill Priorat, Spain 2004 1.5 Liter

From the oldest winery in Priorat (established in 1942) August Vincent is a character like no other! He is humble and always joking around and when tasting with him it is hard not to laugh.  

A blend of Cariyena, Garnatxa (Garnacha) and Cabernet Sauvignon whose vines are between 30 and 80 years of age.  The wine spent 12 months in French Oak Barrels before being bottled. 

I have had this wine in 750 ml bottles several times over the past decade and I am always impressed at how the wine is aging and the fruit, oak, tannins, acidity are aging harmoniously.  The red and black fruit notes are still rich and vibrant; the tobacco, cedar and baking spice notes are layering the palate beautifully.  The tannins are becoming silky and velvety on the palate.  Drinking window 2025 – 2040+