The 2007 Vinya Palau Merlot gives up aromas of cinnamon, clove, and rosemary along with cassis and black currant notes. In the glass it opens to reveal a broad palate, savory, spicy red fruit flavors, and good balance. It is likely to evolve for 2-3 years and offer prime drinking from 2012 to 2019. The real life Jean Leon was a bon-vivant from Penedes who, before establishing his winery, ventured to Beverly Hills where he opened a restaurant (still in existence) called La Scala in partnership with James Dean. It proved to be a popular hangout for many of the movie stars of the era as shown in the photos contained in the small museum at the winery. My first exposure to high-end fine dining was at this restaurant in 1965 when I was a student at UCLA. I had no idea of this connection until my visit in January, 2011. Jean Leon (the man) is deceased and ownership of the winery has passed to Penedes giant Torres which has continued its operation as a boutique producer.Importer: Dreyfus Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770
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