Another hidden in my refrig and had no idea when first opened that it was a high scoring wine. Thus pleasantly surprised to find an extremely complex wine with flowers, blackberry, blueberry and vanilla. Took about an hour to open up and then was better 24 hours later. THe wine won't improve from here but it seems to be at peak and will hold 2 or 3 years more. I'd give it 93 myself.
The profound 2001 Masia Carreras is an unfined/unfiltered, 300-case cuvee fashioned from a similar blend. From an outstanding vintage, it boasts a dense ruby/purple color in addition to full-bodied, powerful, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, acacia flower, and crushed rock characteristics. Layered and multidimensional, with superb purity and a fabulous noble stature, this terrific 2001 will drink well for a decade. Wow! What a discovery broker Jorge Ordonez made with these terrific wines from a sub-appellation of Ampurdan in the Costa Brava. Could Costa Brava be the next Priorat?
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