Mas Doix Doix Costers de Vinas Viejas Priorat 2004:
This is a highly concentrated and densely packed wine. Exotic aromas dance off the glass- smoked meat, brambles-n-berries, black truffles, smashed pencil lead, kirsch and road tar. The palate is all that on steroids. The finish is explosive and lengthy. I rather enjoyed this wine but I feel like this wine really deserves three or four years of cellar time to be properly enjoyed. 94 points
Domaine de la Mordoree Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois 2005:
Dense and rich, maddening aromas of violets, chocolate, sweet fruits and spice make this wine impossible to drink for a brief time- you just want to smell it! When you finally give in and try it you find black cherries, Asian spices, damp earth, violets and grilled meats playing together nicely. Silky and delicious but at the same time meaty and fleshy. Sweet! 95+ points