Cellar Pinol Mistela Josefina Pinol Dulce Blanco, Terra Alta, Spain

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The 2009 Josefina Pinol Blanco is a late harvested cuvee of Garnacha Blanca aged 4 months in barrel. Aromas of caramel, dates, and ginger lead to a viscous, sweet, velvety textured elixir that will pair nicely with foie gras courses. Celler Vinos Pinol is a 4th generation family-owned winery consisting of 100 acres in and around the village of Batea in Terra Alta, the southern-most DO in Catalunya.Importer: Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; www.oleimports.com

The 2007 Josefina Pinol White Dulce was produced from late-harvested 50-year-old White Garnacha and fortified by an additional 3%. It was aged for 4 months in seasoned oak. The result is a medium sweet wine with aromas and flavors of orange marmalade. It has good acidity and balance and should pair well with fruit desserts. Drink this late harvest wine over the next 2-3 years. Celler Vinos Pinol was founded in 1945 by Josep Arrufi. The fourth generation currently runs the estate which consists of 100 acres in Terra Alta, a D.O. which is just a bit drier and warmer than neighboring Montsant and Priorat. Vinos Pinol has turned out several red and white wine values that are noted on the Best Buy chart at the end of this report.Importer: Patrick Mata, Ole Imports; www.oleimports.com

The 2004 Mistela Blanca (15% alcohol) is a rich, sweet elixir made from White Grenache. Its amber color is followed by copious quantities of honeysuckle, creme brulee, coffee, licorice, and cherry scents in its overpowering yet complex aromatics. It should be drunk over the next several years.Importer: Patrick Mata, Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; tel. (914) 576-6120