Posts Tagged ‘garnacha’
Varietal: Garnacha (Grenache)
Region: Spain
Cost: $10.50
Ruby in color with aromas of fresh strawberry and raspberry, with notes of black tea, licorice, and pungent herbs. Red berry flavors linger through till the end. Pairs well with BBQ, chicken, and pasta.
Recommendations: I picked up this bottle after a tasting at The Wine Cellar because a) I’m a fan of Spanish wines, particularly Grenache, and b) it’s a really good value for a really good wine. Good color in the glass, and while I didn’t get the licorice on the nose (which is fine since I don’t like licorice), I did get the notes of strawberry and raspberry.
Red fruit was pervasive throughout the wines flavor, and while I didn’t pair it with anything except a movie and some time with my wife, it was easy to drink by itself, and I could easily see pairing it with some grilled BBQ chicken or pasta. Read the rest of this entry »
Varietal: Garnacha
Region: Spain
Cost: $10
Garnet colored with aromas and flavors of blackberry and cherry and pepper on the finish. Pairs well with pork tenderloin, rib-eye, and roast chicken.
Recommendations: My wife picked this up at the store as we’re both fans of Spanish wines. Very dark in color, just barely what I would call garnet really, I picked up good aromas and flavors of cherry. Paired with a meal of manwhich (or sloppy joe’s if you prefer), the pepper finish was very welcome. Read the rest of this entry »
Varietal: Tempranillo (55%); Garnacha (45%)
Region: Spain
Cost: $12
Dark purple wine with flavors of blackberry and fresh crushed fruit. Medium bodied wine that pairs well with chicken, pork, red meat, or by itself.
Recommendations: Still drinking while entertaining my brother-in-law and his wife, we opened up this blended Spanish red. Dark purple in the glass with a bit of smoke on the nose, the flavors of black berry and crushed fruit were enjoyable for a wine that we were enjoying by itself.
If you’re like me and enjoy both Tempranillo and Garnacha, this is definitely one worth picking up, especially for the price. With food or by itself, it’s a good wine to keep on hand for friends, family, or by yourself.
Varietal: Garnacha (also known as Grenache)
Region: Spain
Cost: $20
Very dark red coloring leads into a surprisingly medium-bodied wine. Very subtle aromas of berry are followed by equally subtle flavors of cherry and spice. The subtle flavors allow this to pair well with most foods, as the aromas and flavors of the wine will compliment rather than over-power whatever it is paired with.
Recommendations: I was very surprised by this wine when I took the first sip of it. The dark red coloring of it lead me to believe that it was going to be of a much bolder flavor than it turned out to be. That’s not to say that I was disappointed in the flavors, only that it wasn’t what I expected when I saw the wine in my glass. The subtle flavors of this wine are what I love about a lot of medium-bodied wines: they work with whatever you’re eating, not against it. While I enjoyed this wine by itself, it’s easy to imagine pairing it with everything from something rich like steak or lamb to something as simple as pizza. Spanish wines are slowly but surely claiming more of my wine cellar every time I visit my local wine store, and its wines like this 2007 Bodegas that are the reason – wines that go with anything. If you see this in your store, grab it. You won’t be sorry.
Special thanks to the International Wine of the Month Club for supplying the wine.
Red Guitar Navarra Tempranillo
Varietal: Tempranillo (55%) Garnacha (45%)
Region: Spain
Cost: $7.99 – $12.99
A strong nose of ripe raspberries, cinammon, and minerals, this wine is quickly becoming a favorite amongst red wine drinkers. Flavors of blackberry, oak, and tannins make this wine excellent for entertaining or for enjoying by yourself.
Recommendation: A very unusual blend, this wine is quickly growing in popularity. The flavors of berry and oak aren’t as fruity as those usually found in California wines, and compliment the peppery finish very well. If you’ve never tried a Spanish wine, this is a great one to get started with. The price makes this Spanish red a great deal considering it tastes like it should cost a lot more. If you see this at your store, I really can’t recommend it enough. The flavors, the aromas, and the price are all perfect for enjoying this wine.
