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Santofimia Almansa Garnacha Tintorera Merlot

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Almansa, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Garnacha Tintorera, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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Ray Vanderhoff

Primarily a Southern Spain clone of Grenache with some Merlot blended in. Aromas of ripe black fruit, baking spices, leather and smoked meat. Flavors of blackberries and black plums with additional notes, mint, baking spices and black licorice. Finish is long (but a bit funky) and smooth but dominated by oak. Plush texture and nicely integrated tannins. A bit out of balance. Thanks for opening this one, Chris B!

Primarily a Southern Spain clone of Grenache with some Merlot blended in. Aromas of ripe black fruit, baking spices, leather and smoked meat. Flavors of blackberries and black plums with additional notes, mint, baking spices and black licorice. Finish is long (but a bit funky) and smooth but dominated by oak. Plush texture and nicely integrated tannins. A bit out of balance. Thanks for opening this one, Chris B!

Nov 3rd, 2025