Las Rocas Garnacha, 2008

Friday's tasting was on two wines - Rex-Goliath Chardonnay and Cupcake Red Velvet. Both have been reviewed before.  However, during my tasting I had the opportunity to taste another distributor's wine. 

Las Rocas 2008 Garnacha from Spain.  This wine has a delicious aroma of spice, smoke, tobacco, and a hint of blackberry that draws you in.  However, the flavor is extremely black pepper.  With an overpowering black pepper flavor no other flavors  shine through.  This also has a thin mouthfeel and is not balanced.   

Winemaker's Notes:  "Deep ruby colored with a gorgeous nose. Attractive aromas of kirsch, raspberries, pepper and melted liquorice. Full flavored wine with a supple texture and no hard edges. Medium to full bodied, fruit driven sumptuously-textured and long aftertaste.    

Pairing: Various roast dishes, Spanish stew, mushrooms and grilled meats. Blue fish, rice, short-and medium-cured cheeses."