Merum Priorati Priorat Destí 2020
$60
A graceful red, displaying lovely equilibrium and seamless knit, with flavors of blackberry paste, fig cake and dried thyme and anise that are simultaneously rich and mouthwatering on the palate, underscored by an expressive streak of stony minerality. Reveals refined, chalky tannins, which provide fine structure throughout and emerge to firm the lasting finish. Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. Drink now through 2033. 1,100 cases made, 350 cases imported.
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Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Web Only - 2023
Primary Grape
Grenache
Grenache is the French name for the red grape known as Garnacha in Spain and Cannonau in Italy. Today, Grenache is the star of red blends in France's Southern Rhône Valley, reaching its pinnacle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is widely grown in Spain, where it's dominant in Priorat and a component of blends with Tempranillo in Rioja and other regions. Cannonau is one of the main grapes in Italy's Sardinia. It also has a growing presence in the New World, in places like California and Australia.
Other Grapes
Carignan, Syrah
Region
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Merum Priorati Priorat Destí 2020
A graceful red, displaying lovely equilibrium and seamless knit, with flavors of blackberry paste, fig cake and dried thyme and anise that are simultaneously rich and mouthwatering on the palate, underscored by an expressive streak of stony minerality. Reveals refined, chalky tannins, which provide fine structure throughout and emerge to firm the lasting finish. Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. Drink now through 2033. 1,100 cases made, 350 cases imported.
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Web Only - 2023
Primary Grape
Grenache
Grenache is the French name for the red grape known as Garnacha in Spain and Cannonau in Italy. Today, Grenache is the star of red blends in France's Southern Rhône Valley, reaching its pinnacle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is widely grown in Spain, where it's dominant in Priorat and a component of blends with Tempranillo in Rioja and other regions. Cannonau is one of the main grapes in Italy's Sardinia. It also has a growing presence in the New World, in places like California and Australia.
Other Grapes
Carignan, Syrah
