Category Archives: Garnacha

Mini-Review – 2010 Espelt Garnacha “Old Vines”

Posted on September 26, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I picked up this wine from importer Eric Solomon because I really enjoyed one of his French wines a few weeks ago.  The wine, 100 % Garnacha, is biodynamically farmed from 91-year-old vines in Spain. This tasty wine offers aromas of earth, raspberries, … Continue reading →

Garnacha, Spain , , ,

Mini-Review – 2010 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Cariñena

Posted on September 19, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

As I was perusing the wine aisles of Whole Foods for a few bottles of wine, I reached for a bottle of 2010 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Cariñena.  I was intrigued by the low price point and wanted to see if the bottle delivered … Continue reading →

Garnacha, Spain , , ,

Mini-Review – Herencia Altés 2011 Garnacha Negra

Posted on August 15, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Want a rich, delicious wine that will satisfy your palate and your wallet?  If so, you may want to read on!  Herencia Altés 2011 Garnacha Negra is 100% Garnacha from the Terra Alta region of Spain.  Although it is young, it is … Continue reading →

Garnacha, Spain , , ,

Mini-Review- 2009 El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vine Garnacha

Posted on February 24, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I have been on a roll with finding delicious, well-priced bottles of Garnacha lately and uncorking a bottle of El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vine Garnacha was no exception to my recent successes.  This Garnacha comes from the Navarra region of … Continue reading →

Garnacha, Spain , , , ,

Smooth, Suave, and Sexy- Coto De Hayas 2009 Garnacha Centenaria

Posted on February 22, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

If you know me at all, you know one of my favorite varietals is Grenache/Garnacha.  And not the whimper versions…give me rich, dark fruit with a lot of personality and I will be a happy camper.  I don’t mind paying … Continue reading →

Garnacha, Spain , , , , ,

A Rich and Delicious Spanish Wine- Evodia Old Vines Garnacha 2010

Posted on December 29, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

One of my ongoing “wine crushes” is with Garnacha.  This past week, while I was perusing the wine selection at World Market, I grabbed a bottle of Evodia Old Vines Garnacha.  Garnacha (or Grenache) is a late ripening grape so it … Continue reading →

Garnacha, Spain , , , , , ,

A Dangerously Easy to Drink Garnacha from Las Rocas

Posted on October 6, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 2 Comments

I was just having a Twitter conversation the other day about how much I love Grenache (or Garnacha in Spain where this wine hails from).  I haven’t been let down by too many bottles and I have tried plenty.  Las Rocas is another … Continue reading →

Garnacha, Spain , , , , ,