This is a delicious Garnacha (95%) and may be the best value I’ve seen this year. It suggests a new direction for Rioja. Aromas of
Tag: Garnacha
Wine Review: Mas Doix “Les Crestes” Priorat 2016
I am a card-carrying member of the “wine faults can be interesting” club. I’m not put off by a bit of volatile acidity or brett.
Budget Wine Review: Honoro Vera Garnacha Calatayud 2017
I’m revisiting an old friend here. One of the more satisfying budget wines available, but it’s been a few vintages since I last wrote about
Budget Wine Review: Bodegas Breca Garnacha de Fuego Spain 2016
Bodegas Breca is noted for their old vine vineyards in the mountains of Southern Catalyud from which they’ve produced impressive, affordable Garnacha since 2010. Unlike
Budget Wine Review: 5G Cinco Garnachas Torres Winery Campo de Borja, 2015
Loaded with rustic vitality, aromas of baking spices, dried herbs, and damp leaves envelop ripe, red plum and blueberry. Medium grain tannins and bright acidity
Bodegas Breca Garnacha de Fuego Old Vines Calatayud 2013
As usual, Spain comes through with great bargains. This Garnacha is made from 60-80 year old vines perched 3000 feet above sea level and dry-farmed