http://wannabewino.com/2009/11/25/getting-french-on-you-2/ A Wino's Journey Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:17:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://wannabewino.com/2009/11/25/getting-french-on-you-2/#comment-5680 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:54:41 +0000 http://wannabewino.com/?p=3099#comment-5680 I have tried Garnacha!

]]> http://wannabewino.com/2009/11/25/getting-french-on-you-2/#comment-5627 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:14:32 +0000 http://wannabewino.com/?p=3099#comment-5627 [...] In the mouth I found black cherry, currants, leather, spice, tart red berries, spice, and pepper.  I thought the wine had great acidity and nice tannins. I think I’d serve this with one of my lamb dishes as a substitute for a full on Syrah, just for something a bit different. See full article [...]

]]> http://wannabewino.com/2009/11/25/getting-french-on-you-2/#comment-5617 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:07:39 +0000 http://wannabewino.com/?p=3099#comment-5617 Grenache is adds a nice smoothness, but have you tried its Spanish equivalent, Garnacha? Spain has some lovely “old vine” wineries, especially in the Calatayud region where Las Rocas is produced. Those old world grapes are the product of centuries of careful cultivation, and it really shows in the wine. Not only are Garnacha grapes turned into their own varietal, but they’re also used to liven up other reds, such as Syrah in this particular case.

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