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Wine of the Week!
Las Rocas Garnacha 2005   $12    

Here’s our wine of the week pick for you – from beautiful Spain.  The wine is Las Rocas Garnacha 2005. Garnacha is what the Spanish call Grenache, the more famous named French grape from the Rhone Valley usually used in blends. 

This is a wine you should know about especially because it retails for about twelve dollars.  You’ll find a lively medium bodied red whose taste reminds me of red licorice twists!  But there’s also a little cinnamon like spiciness to it.  The acidity gives it a bright crispness that makes it very versatile. 


This is the kind of wine to have when you just want a glass of red or when it’s burger time – or when friends are gathered for a pan of classic Spanish paella. 

You’ll love that it’s uncomplicated but still complex… there is a lot going on in this bottle for the price.

Las Rocas Garnacha 2005 is a terrific value…and our wine of the week

Pop the Cork™

Wine on the Radio – February 1, 2008

Winemaker’s Notes and Comments:

Rating: 90 Pts. Jay Miller - Wine Advocate
Review: The unoaked 2005 Las Rocas Garnacha is sourced from low yielding vineyards ranging in age from 70-100 years. It gives up attractive aromas of kirsch, raspberries, pepper, and damp earth. This is followed by a broad, full-flavored wine with a supple texture and no hard edges. Drink this pleasure-packed wine over the next 2-3 years.
Match: Meat Dishes

Produced by Las Rocas de San Alejandro, the Garnacha is an excellent Grenache. From the Calatayud Aragon area of Spain, this Grenache features a Dry taste and Red color.

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