Oktober 2006

02.10.2006

Das Weinmagazin „International Wine Cellar“ gehört nicht nur in Amerka zu den anerkanntesten Publikationen der internationaler Weinkritik. Einen Schwerpunkt in der aktuellen Ausgabe September/Oktober bildet das Thema Weine aus Spanien. Die Weine von Alvaro Palacios werden von Stephen Tanzer mit Punkten von 89 bis 96 bewertet. Damit zählt er zu den besonders positiv herausgehobenen Weinmachern. Wir haben die Anmerkungen von Stephen Tanzers zu Palacios Weinen

• Les Terrasses Tinto 2004, Finca Dofi Tinto 2004, L´Ermita Tinto 2004 aus dem Priorato,

• La Vendimia Tinto 2005, Propieda H. Remondo aus der Rioja von Herencia Remondo und

• Petalos del Bierzo Tinto 2005 aus dem Bierzo von Desciende de J. Palacios

im Originaltext für Sie zusammengestellt.

„Bright violet. Perfumed aromas of pungent flowers, red berries and minerals. Tangy and nicely focused, with precise, zesty strawberry and rhubarb flavors and a silky texture. The vibrant cherry-flavored finish shows subtle notes of tobacco and espresso. Very easy to drink; 89/100 Punkten.”

„Dark red. Aromas of licorice, game, candied cherry and redcurrant complicated by smoky, floral and earthy nuances. Youthfully wound up, with powerful cherry and musky herb flavors. With air the cherry note gains intensity and depth, carrying into a long, graceful finish, the firm tannins becoming more pliant too. I'd hold off on drinking this for another few years but the quality is already easy to see; 90(+)/100 Punkten.”

„Deep violet. Peppery, vibrant scents of dark cherry, cassis and tobacco. At once fleshy and focused, with sweet red and dark berry flavors showing a refreshing bitter quality and tangy acids providing lift and focus. This has excellent structure, with fine-grained tannins in balance with the fruit; 90/100 Punkten.“

„Ruby-red. Spicy aromas of cinnamon, gingerbread and wild strawberry. Quite elegant on the palate, with firm, juicy red fruit flavors and a delicate overlay of minerals and peppery spice. Fresh and brisk on the finish, with a repeating note of strawberry and very good length; 90/100 Punkten.“

„Inky violet. Exotic, multi-faceted aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, licorice, violet, black pepper and graphite. Firm and structured, with chewy texture and powerful, concentrated red and dark fruit flavors tinged by minerals and succulent herbs. For a wine of such concentration this is elegant and poised. Shows great precision and energy on the long, spicy finish; 93/100 Punkten.“

„Ruby-red. Suave, understated aromas of cherry, redcurrant, licorice, minerals, fresh rose, violet and lavender. Taut, fresh and brisk, the bright red fruit flavors slowly deepening but retaining superb focus and clarity. Offers more nuance each time you come back to the glass, with complex fruit, floral and mineral components all there. I found it fascinating to watch this wine unfold. This is a bottle you'd want to share with just one or two others (or maybe just your own bad self), because it doesn't reveal itself in a two-ounce pour; 96/100 Punkten.”