92 points PeñÃn Guide to Spanish Wine: "(27% garnacha, 28% merlot, 21% cariñena, 12% syrah, 12% cabernet sauvignon). Hot. Colour: Cherry. Nose: balsamic herbs, scrubland, ripe fruit, drried herbs. Palate: spicy, juicy, full-bodied. (2025)"
91+ points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The red 2022 Embruix was produced with 28% Merlot, 27% Garnacha, 21% Cariñena, 12% Syrah and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon from the younger vineyards. This represents the entry-level. It has notes of sweet spices and cocoa, with ripe fruit (it has 15% alcohol) but a low pH (3-1) and good acidity; so, it comes through as balanced and characterful, with very fine tannins and a velvety mouthfeel, with integrated oak. It matured in third- and fourth-use 300-liter barrels for 12 to 13 months. They bottled a first lot of 13,000 bottles in March 2024, and two more lots are pending. Drink 2024-2029. (5/16/24)"
91 points JoaquÃn Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2022 Embruix blends Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cariñena and Garnatxa from the winery's young vineyards. The nose features ripe fruit aromas, with mild cherry and sour cherry notes. Dry and compact, it has reactive tannins and a taut mouthfeel, giving the wine an intense character. This is an accessible and affordable expression of Priorat. Drink: 2025-2035. (Nov 2024)"
91 points James Suckling: "Aromas of blackberries, licorice and mocha. The palate is full-bodied with firmly framed tannins and balanced acidity, giving notes of plums, bark and bergamot. Robust and generous, with a slightly phenolic finish. Drink or hold. (1/14/25)"
91+ points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The red 2022 Embruix was produced with 28% Merlot, 27% Garnacha, 21% Cariñena, 12% Syrah and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon from the younger vineyards. This represents the entry-level. It has notes of sweet spices and cocoa, with ripe fruit (it has 15% alcohol) but a low pH (3-1) and good acidity; so, it comes through as balanced and characterful, with very fine tannins and a velvety mouthfeel, with integrated oak. It matured in third- and fourth-use 300-liter barrels for 12 to 13 months. They bottled a first lot of 13,000 bottles in March 2024, and two more lots are pending. Drink 2024-2029. (5/16/24)"
91 points JoaquÃn Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2022 Embruix blends Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cariñena and Garnatxa from the winery's young vineyards. The nose features ripe fruit aromas, with mild cherry and sour cherry notes. Dry and compact, it has reactive tannins and a taut mouthfeel, giving the wine an intense character. This is an accessible and affordable expression of Priorat. Drink: 2025-2035. (Nov 2024)"
91 points James Suckling: "Aromas of blackberries, licorice and mocha. The palate is full-bodied with firmly framed tannins and balanced acidity, giving notes of plums, bark and bergamot. Robust and generous, with a slightly phenolic finish. Drink or hold. (1/14/25)"
| Product SKU | 354098 |
| Producer | Vall Llach |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Priorat |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 28% Merlot, 27% Garnacha, 21% Cariñena, 12% Syrah and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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