(Wine Searcher) - Now in full control of the estate, René Barbier Jr. opens up about winemaking, Priorat and life in Catalonia.

René Barbier Jr. has taken over the winemaking from his father at one of Spain's most critically acclaimed wineries, Clos Mogador. At least that's true according to the website, although the US importer claims René Sr. is still running the show. Youth will have its day: whether it's a done deal or still mid-transition, René Jr. is the future of Mogador.

Growing up as the son of one of the men who put Priorat on the fine-wine world map, Barbier is not short of opinions. In fact, it's a little scary when a man with such a big personality keeps saying: "You should meet my wife. She has a big personality."