2001 Capcanes Mas Donis

[dananne]

Montsant -- Very low yield, steep high vineyard 80% old vine (80 years) grenache and 20% syrah. Retailed in Atlanta at $13, and it seems almost too much wine for the price. This is a serious and ageworthy wine, one that I'll likely hold my remaining bottles for about 3-5 years minimum. It is fun to drink right now, however, if you splash decant and let sit for a half hour or so. Deep red to purple color and nose of black cherries and a touch of smoke or maybe charcoal. Nice, intense cherry-berry flavors, with a central streak of that wonderful grenache spiciness. Long finish that goes back to the nose of black cherry. 14% alc., which in the grand scheme of things, I suppose, is not out of line. At any rate, it was integrated well, and I didn't notice any heat. FWIW, WA 91. 10,000 cases imported.