Wednesday, February 8, 2012

LAGRANJA 360, Tempranillo 2010



$4.99 at Trader Joe's.

From the bottle:
La Granja 360, means in Spanish "The Farm 360". The region is located in the north of Spain. A new plantation of the Syrah grape. We are happy we can present you more animals from our farm, especially this one, which brings us more matches for the day to day.

Deep dark red, plenty of fruit to taste, blackberry primarily. A medium bodied wine, juicy with balanced tannins. A great match with spicy Mexican food, oven cooked white meat or that typical Spanish meal.
Focused on the fruit, this bottle presents a clean, direct, expressive Syrah. Co-op produced from dry-farmed fruit in Cariñena, one of the oldest protected growing areas in Europe, this 100% Syrah is juicy (not jammy, like many New World Syrahs). It's ripe with blackberry-fresh-off-the-bramble flavor with hints of dried herbs and well-balanced tannins. And as the label of the rooster with the golden egg portends, this wine is provocatively irreverant... it keeps you pouring.

La Granja 360 literally translates to "The Farm 360." It's crafted in a manner intended to be simple and direct. But as the rooster's stare silently states, there is "golden-egg" value in that.
  • Country of Origin: Spain
  • Region: Aragon
  • Sub-Region: Cariñena
  • Style: Fruity, expressive, irreverent
  • Appearance: Rooster red
  • Aroma: Blackberry, plum, dried herbs
  • Taste: Juicy fruit - no wood - lively acidity & balanced tannins
  • Varietals: 100% Syrah
  • Vinification: 100% Stainless Steel
  • Alcohol: 13.8% by Vol
  • Pairing Suggestions: Paella, Manchego, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Marcona Almonds, BBQ'd meat, Pizza, Burger, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Wry wit, A Sense of Humor

Monday, August 15, 2011

Estiba I Malbec


Estiba I MalbecMalbec 2006:

Varietal:100% Malbec
Vintage:2008
Vineyards:Luján de Cuyo, 2,870’ elevation
Tupungato, 3,630’ elevation
Harvest Date:Luján de Cuyo : 15 - 30 March
Tupungato: 1 - 15 April 2008
Fermentation:Selected yeast, Max. Temp. 28º C, for 10 days.  20 day maceration.
Aging:100% American oak.
Alcohol:13.2% Vol.
Acidity / pH:5.50 / 3.70
Sugar:3.5 g/l

Tasting Notes:

Colour: deep, intense red with violet hues.
Nose: ripe red and black berry fruit (blackberries, cherries and sourcherries). Subtle vanilla flavors.
Mouthfeel : same flavors perceived on the nose, with a rich, full, fresh attack. Well structured, with a long , persistent finish and soft, sweet tannins.
Food pairing: beef, pasta and wok-sauteed vegetables. Semi-hard cheeses.
Serving temperature: 15/17º C.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Montepulciano

2009

Ruby-Red Wine is made with Montepulciano grapes grown in Abruzzo - central Italy. It is smooth and well balanced with deep red fruit aromas and flavors. 

Trader Joes
$7.99

Madria Sangria


Tradicional - Fresh Citrus

A flavorful blend of ruby-red wine and hints of orange, lemon and lime. True to traditional Spanish style, this Sangria has just the right amount of sweetness and refreshment.

Commonwealth Liquor Store
$6.99

Sunday, May 8, 2011

La Finca, Malbec, Argentina, 2010

Stunning purple color. Its bouquet is intense, rich in blackcurrant, vanilla and spices. On the palate the soft and succulent ripe fruits follow through with a surprising delicacy. The tannins are silky, coming subtly from the forefront and giving a lingering finnish. Aged in oak barrels for 3 months.

Mendoza, Argentina

Trader Joes - $5.99