Cost: $16.95
Grape Variety: 60% Garnacha, 30& Tempranillo, 10% Cariñena
Category: Red wine
Location Bought: LCBO Vintages
Country: Spain
Region: Cariñena
Format: 750 mL
Producer: San Josè de Aguaròn
Alcohol: 13% Alcohol/Vol.
Description: Dark purple to ruby in colour with a medium intense nose.
A rustic wine that will please a discerning palate
Positives: This wine features sandalwood, sour cherry, pine needles, graphite, forest floor, dry herbs, coconut, black currants, leather, arugula, cocoa & allspice. Medium body with dry tannins, good acidity & a fairly long length.
Negatives: A touch watery on the finish.
Interesting Point: I prefer the 2006 vintage that is $2 cheaper. See my review 9 July 2013.
Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with arugula & prosciutto pizza.
Tasted: 24 February 2014
Best Buy
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
LCBO: 82024