The 2006 Balcons is a blend of 50% Garnacha, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Merlot and Carinena aged 14 months in French oak. It emits an aromatic array of roasted herbs, liquid mineral, lavender, black cherry, and plum. Smooth-textured, concentrated, and with excellent volume, this well-balanced Priorat will evolve for several years and offer a drinking window extending from 2012 to 2021. Bodegas Pinord is a family-owned estate dating back more than 150 years. The existing winery and cellar was constructed in 1942 and has a capacity of over 5,000,000 bottles. Both sparkling (Cava) and still wines are produced from Penedes and neighboring Priorat.Importer: Andres Arribas, Wine Associates, Whitehouse, NJ; Tel: (908) 534-8946