The Sokolin staff late last week popped a bottle of the 2008 Terra de Verema Triumvirat from the Priorat region of Spain. This big red has a dark purple core and immediately emits loads of blackberry and black currant from the glass. Hints of licorice, raspberry, chocolate, and oak are evident in the nose. This is followed by dark cherries and chocolate on the palate that gives way to a viscous finish that leaves your mouth very happy. Great length and acidity on this big dark frame makes for a very nice bottle of wine.
This is made from Southern French varietals (Carignan, Grenache & Syrah), but in a very New World style. It is drinking great now and will continue for another 6-8 years. I agree with Parker's Wine Advocate, which gave this wine 94 points. In fact, I grabbed another bottle to take home over the weekend to have with the skirt steaks that I knew I was going to throw on the grill...excellent idea!! And at $34.99/bottle, it's a great value for any big red wine (or grilled steak) lover!
Grab some today and enjoy.