Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat Red Wine

Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat Red WinePairs with: Grilled prime strip steak, slow simmered pappardelle bolognese, roasted leg of lamb rubbed with dried rosemary and thyme, a savory wild mushroom risotto, or artisanal Spanish chorizo flatbreads. Good for: Introducing yourself or a friend to the intense, slate driven world of Priorat without emptying your wallet; serving as a vibrant and highly sophisticated center table red for dinner parties; or gifting to someone who loves bold reds but

utilizing pure water from the River Test that flows through the distillery grounds

and Merlot

The Story: Stéphane Brocard is a winemaker with serious pedigree

Stefan Steinmetz has represented the fifth generation of his family to tend vines in the Mosel

and mandarin blossoms

Pairs with: Heavy meat stews

which is a massive breath of fresh air in a region where prices have otherwise skyrocketed

even landing the coveted number-one spot on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list

Good for: Sitting fireside after a long day on the ranch

in part from the Faccenda family

and a touch of subtle floral sweetness

and a laser-focused