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Perinet 2016
Priorato, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainPerinet is classic Priorat, combining a 31/26/20/18/5 mix of garnatxa, carinyena, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot in stainless steel. The various varieties ripen at different times across the estate vineyards and are picked and sorted by hand. Each lot goes through a 1-2 day cold soak before fermentation. Perinet uses a gas rumbling technique to break up the cap during fermentation, and the macerations often last beyond 30 days. The ferment is racked into 40% new and 55% 1-year old French oak barrels, In 2016, 5% of new American oak is added for toasty/spicy notes. The opening is slightly lifted with juicy, ripe, perfumed black raspberry streaked with balsamic and sweet baking spices. The long palate is stony and mineral with licorice and iron notes that persist. A giant wine that is almost elegant, from an excellent vintage that invites you into its world and its sophisticated but showy style. Decant for an hour now or cellar for a decade. The Perinet Priorat DOQ wines are available at Coal Harbour Liquor Store, Sutton Place Liquor Store, Viti Liquor Store Vancouver, New District Liquor Store and Stablehouse Restaurant.Tasted: 03 October 2020Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $108.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Blend: Garnacha - Cariñena - Syrah - Cabernet Sauvignon - MerlotCSPC: 33084UPC: 8437005699199
