OGV Old Vines Calatayud Garnacha

I am a fan of old vine Garnachas from Calatayud. Usually under 14.5% and very light on oak for Spanish wines. Very food friendly and usually at TJ Maxx prices. This is typical. Fresh, deep black raspberry fruit and crushed stones on the nose. Good concentration. Very pure tasting, lingering finish and nice balance. Not complex, but so balanced and satisfying with dinner. I think this was between $10-$15.

Some heat on the nose but after some time I got ripe berries and pepper on the nose. A steal for $7 at Costco.

Very solid value Garnacha from Spain’s Calatayud region. Dark ruby (almost purple) color. Spicy cherry and blackberry aromas with a hint of violets. Same fruits on the pallet with notes of cocoa, leather and black pepper. Touch of smoke on the long finish. Kind of a hybrid of a Cru Beaujolais and a Priorat. Great QPR!

I wasn’t impressed I found it “thin”.

I don't drink a lot of garnacha, so this was a different experience for me. Initially The taste was very acidic to me, but it mellowed out over time. This was an excellent Costco buy.

Respectable Grenache.

Good basic Garnacha with bright strawberry and raspberry notes and a little pepper. Lighter and fruit-forward at first, it shows a little more tannin after being given time to open up. Went well with the bowl of homemade chili. $7@ Costco.

Great value, good wine. Nice tannin structure. Would buy again.

Puxado no álcool de início, o cheiro vai passando pra algo mais refrescante, alguma especiaria. E essa especiaria (quem sabe pimenta do reino) fica bem visível no gosto depois, que é bem encorpado, fechadinho e pouco frutado. Gostei muito. Bão demais de beber.

John had this 7 years ago