Report #28 The Wines of Priorat

Priorat is one of Spain's most spectacular wine successes of the past quarter century. In this report we look at Priorat's ancient and modern wine history, the wine pioneers of the region, the special terroir, the old terraced vineyards, and the blend of traditional and modern winemaking that creates these magnificent wines. Our reviews of over 150 Priorat wines are presented and are also available on our website. Read the introduction to the report here.

New French Wine Releases
from Robert Kacher Selections

We recently sat down with importer Robert (Bobby) Kacher to taste through a significant portion of his extensive French portfolio. Bobby is one of the most important wine importers in the U.S. and his wines are always fresh, lively and offered at great prices.

Donnafugata: Italian Wines of Quality and Authenticity

This family winery is one of Sicily's leading producers. Its wines are of a very high quality due to the care and attention given in the vineyards and the winery. Donnafugata's grapes are sourced from well-managed, low-yielding vineyards and the wines are well-made and authentic expressions of both Sicilian and international varieties.

Portugal's Top 50 Wines

International Wine Review's selection of the 50 best wines of Portugal based on our review of over 500 wines in Report #24 The New Wines of Portugal. Our list reveals improvements in table wines from all regions, not Just the Douro. We were especially impressed with several newer producers we found in the Alentejo, Vinho Verde, and elsewhere

Richard Longoria Wines

Rick Longoria is one of Santa Barbara's most talented winemakers. However, after tasting his newly released Pinot Noirs, we realize we've been too reticent in our praise. We tasted four Pinot Noirs—the 2008 Fe Ciega, the 2009 Bien Nacido Vineyard, the 2009 Lovely Rita, and the 2009 Rancho Santa Rosa—and rate them outstanding. 

Spanish Cava: Cristalino from Jaume Serra

Tokaji Aszú: The World's Best Sweet Wine?

Cidre de Glace: Ice Cider from Québec and Vermont

The Wines of Temecula Valley: Thornton Winery

Future Reports

Monterey County is one of California’s finest viticultural areas. Endowed with a unique combination of geography, soil and climate, Monterey County’s 9 AVAs are producing a rich variety of premium wines, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. In this report, we take an in-depth look at Monterey County’s different microclimates, its vineyards and wineries, and its top winemakers and wines. The report is a continuation of our previous in-depth analysis of the wines of the Santa Lucia Highlands.

Publication date: October 2011

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