Spanish Wines
Spanish Grenache always seems to drink nicely. I’ve tried a number of them and they all seem to have good rich fruit along with some sort of interesting notes of earthiness and texture underneath. Here are a few of the standouts over the last year. Additionally, having the 2007 Tres Picos, I can say that this producer is very consistent in the quality of wine.
2005 Vinos Sin-Ley G4 Garnacha
This was a nice little wine, while not extraordinary by any means, it delivered a nice glass of wine that was soft, flavorful and went great with food. Blueberries and cherries throughout the flavor, combined with soft tannins and an herbal nature. The wine seemed to have good balance and kept everything together throughout the tasting. Priced around $10.
Rating: 90pts
2006 Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha
This picture-perfect Spanish Grenache was full of raspberries and cranberries, followed by an earthy core and solid backbone. The wine had a big bold nature, and was rather fruit forward. The finish however was smooth and fluid with nicely integrated tannins and a subtle finish. Priced around $14.
Rating: 91pts
2005 Ludovicus Terra Alta Pinol
This wine had a deep garnet color with a purple tinge around the end. It started out a little green and acidic and there was bit of a Welch’s grape juice component. However within about 30 minutes, this wine really started to shine, exhibiting raspberries, mushrooms, dried cherry and tobacco notes. The tannins were nicely integrated, and over the course of the evening, the wine continued to soften, becoming more and more enjoyable. This was a real nice surprise for around $10.
Rating: 90+ pts
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