Value Alert! 2010 Celler de Capcanes “Mas Donis” Barrica

I’m on the prowl for some good (actually very good) everyday wines.  Mostly to keep me from drinking wines I want to age longer (lately I’ve been dipping into the good stuff a little too much!)  I figure I put together a case of affordable everyday wines and share it with you!

What am I looking for?

Something for $10 or less, and since virtually all the wine I drink is with food, it’s got to be food friendly.  

I picked up the 2010 Celler de Capcanes “Mas Donis” Barrica from K&L Wine Merchants last week.  It’s custom cuvee made for wine importer Eric Solomon.

By the way, this is the third such custom cuvee put together for Solomon that’s been a winner in my book.  I don’t think that’s a coincidence – Solomon has a knack for wonderful every day wines that dramatically over deliver for the price.

[Overview of  Spanish Wines]

The wine is produced by Celler de Capcanes, which is located southwest of Barcelona in the Priorato hills. The winery also makes Kosher and organic wines,

It’s a blend of 85% Garnacha (70-year-old vines) and 15% Syrah (30-year-old vines) aged nine months in new and older American and French oak.  The Syrah adds some nice depth and acidity.

Value Alert! 2010 Celler de Capcanes "Mas Donis" Barrica Montsant
2010 Celler de Capcanes “Mas Donis” Barrica Montsant

My tasting notes follow:

Dark ruby color with promising spiced rose petal, mixed berry, and mineral aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, and vibrant with supple tannins, and raspberry, cherry blackberry spice and mineral flavors. Medium-long finish. 14% alcohol.

Rating: B+: This is a great everyday wine! If you can manage to hang on to a bottle until the warm weather returns, this is the type of wine that will take a chill nicely.  Will buy more!

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Ratings Key:

(A+) – 98-100/Extraordinary
(A) – 94-97/Outstanding
(A-) – 90-93/Excellent
(B+) – 86-89/Very good
(B) – 80-85/Good
(C) – 70-79/Bleh
(D) – 50-69/#Fail

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3 Comments

  1. Eric Solomon Selections just did a tasting of this wine at our store over the weekend. Good choice and great timing 🙂
    Thank you.

    1. Martin D. Redmond says:

      Very cool! Thanks!

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