Iberian Grenache

Bodegas Nekeas Navarra DO El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vines Grenache 2005
There’s smoke, tar and the brightness of fresh berries. Light-bodied and fruity. Sourced from 60 year old Grenache (Garnacha) grown in the Nekeas Valley. The wine is a Jorge Ordonez selection Estate bottled in Anorbe. 14% $11.49 at Bottle Barn.

Scala Dei Priorat DOQ Negre 2006
There are hints of black pepper and earth along with a little spiritous character and black fruit. There’s a tangy fruitiness in the mouth and a light body. This is a value oriented wine from the property featuring just Grenache. Estate bottled in Scala dei, a beautifully historic place to visit. 14% $12.99 at Bottle Barn.

About RJ

Ray Johnson is the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. He writes about food and wine, his travels and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County, California.
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