• 2015 Clos Dalian Garnatxa Blanca
• 2014 La Miranda de Secastilla Blanca
• 2014 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Carinena
• 2015 Evodia Garnacha
• 2014 Garnacha Centenaria

2015 Clos Dalian Terra Alta – Spain, Catalunya, Tarragona, Terra Alta
Pale yellow-green color with pear, apricot, lemon, wet stone and a kiss of chalk aromas. On the palate, it’s light-bodied, dry and fresh with an appealing texture and white peach, apricot, pear, and lemon flavors. Raised in stainless steel. It’s not hard to imagine sipping this by the pool on a hot day. 12.5% ABV; SRP $9 (86-87 pts.)

2013 Viñas del Vero Somontano Garnacha Blanca La Miranda de Secastilla – Spain, Aragón, Somontano
Pale green yellow color with white peach, pear, lemon, roasted nut, and a hints of pineapple and white flower aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, and dry with a wonderful texture and white peach, apricot, lemon peel and nutmeg flavors with a hint of minerality with a very giving finish. 13.5% ABV; SRP $14 (89 pts.)

2014 Castillo de Monséran Garnacha Cariñena – Spain, Aragón, Cariñena
The wine is a dark ruby color with pleasing plum, mixed berry, dried herb and low-key earth aromas. On the palate it’s light-bodied, fresh and soft on the palate. It easy drinking and very palatable with plum, red currant, black cherry and gentle spice flavors with hint of minerality. 100% Garnacha 12.5% ABV; SRP $10.00 (85 pts.)

2015 Altovinum Evodia – Spain, Aragón, Calatayud
The wine is a dark violet color with appealing black fruit, smoke, dried herb, and spice aromas. On the palate it’s medium-bodied with ample fruit and well-integrated soft tannins with plum, black cherry, baked blackberry, red currant and spice flavor with a mineral laced finish. 100% Garnacha. Raised in stainless steel. This one is a crowd pleaser. It won Grenache blind tasting our wine club held a couple of years ago. for sure! 15% ABV; SRP $10.99 (87 pts.)

2014 Bodegas Aragonesas Garnacha Campo de Borja Coto de Hayas Centenaria – Spain, Aragón, Campo de Borja
Dark ruby color with red currant, black cherry, cedar wood, and a touch of dried herb aromas. On the palate it’s between light and medium-bodied, fresh with dusty well-integrated tannins. It’s easy drinking and moderately complex with ample and appealing red currant, mulberry, black cherry, a bit of plum and spice flavors and an herbal undertone with a satisfying finish. Aged for 4 months in new French oak. 14.5% ABV; SRP $15 (88-89pts.)

Generally speaking, I’m definitely a “Think Global, Drink Local” wine lover.  That means all things being equal (or close), I spend tend to spend my hard-earned bucks on California wine.  But I have to say when it comes to Garnacha, Spain consistently offers the best bang for the buck!  I also appreciate Garnacha at the table, especially when the weather is warm because it a red wine that can take a chill

Consider Grenache and Grenache Blanc for your Thanksgiving meal #SnoothVT #GarnachaDay @WinesofGarnacha

— Martin Redmond (@martindredmond) September 17, 2016

I encourage you to find some Garnacha and find out for your self to find why these easy-going juicy, spicy wines are so charming!

Thank you Snooth and Wines of Garnacha for  the wine samples, along with organizing and sponsoring the tasting.  You can check out a  video of the virtual tasting  is available here.

Next week, I’m planning to participate in another Snooth virtual tasting.  This one will feature one of my favorite wine regions – Lodi!  Check out Snooth to RSVP for the Lodi wine event scheduled for Wednesday, September 28!

Related Articles:

• Where To Find The Best Garnacha, Part One
• Where To Find The Best Garnacha, Part Two

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