The 2017 Torres Perpetual Priorat is a red wine made primarily from Carinena grapes, with a small percentage of Garnacha. Produced by Torres in the Catalunya region of Spain, this wine is notable for its deep, rich color and complex flavor profile. It boasts an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a cork.

This vintage has garnered high praise from multiple reviewers. Josh Raynolds from Vinous awarded it a score of 94, describing it as having a "pungent, mineral-accented bouquet" with notes of fresh cherry, boysenberry, and licorice, complemented by a "suave floral overtone and a hint of smokiness." Raynolds also noted the wine's "intense red and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors" and its "impressively long, mineral- and floral-tinged finish," suggesting optimal consumption between 2024 and 2034.

James Suckling, giving it a score of 93, highlighted its tight and focused nature, mentioning aromas and flavors of "blueberry, conifer, chocolate, and cedar." He remarked on its linear texture and length, recommending it as "drinkable now, but better in 2021."

Wine Enthusiast’s Mike DeSimone also rated it 93, pointing out its "deep red-violet" color and a balanced combination of brightness and tannins. He described flavors of "black cherry, strawberry, caramel, clove, and ground coffee," with a "pleasing note of orange zest" on the long finish.

Wine Spectator awarded it a score of 91, praising its "silky-textured tannins" and flavors of "black cherry, balsamic, mocha, and pureed raspberry," with fresh acidity and notes of "mountain herb, spice, and licorice" on the finish. The publication notes that 1,648 cases were made, with 32 cases imported.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scored it at 92+, noting the changes in vinification for the 2017 vintage, including shorter macerations and reduced use of new French oak barrels. The review mentioned the "notes of wild berries and herbs" and a "layer of spices and earth," describing the wine as "medium to full-bodied" with "some grainy tannins" and a "dry, long finish."

Earning the highest score of 96 from Decanter, Sarah Jane Evans MW and other reviewers praised the wine’s balance of acidity and oak. They highlighted its "fresh, spicy and intense palate" and the "lovely blend of Carinena and Garnacha." The review mentioned "black forest fruit aromas," "mineral chalkiness," and "lovely tannins and weight," recommending it for drinking between 2022 and 2035.

In summary, the 2017 Torres Perpetual Priorat is a well-regarded wine with a complex flavor profile and strong reviews, making it a noteworthy choice for wine enthusiasts.