Herencia Altes
Terra Alta Garnatxa Negra
Terra Alta, Catalunya, Spain
I wanted a Beaujolais but struck out with the few available, so the guy at Grace's pointed me to this bottle for an easy fruity wine to enjoy with a washed-rind cheese for dinner. He nailed it. The nose is relatively reserved and cranberry-ish, but a sip reveals soft tasty red fruits and juicy acid, all folding into a rich fruit finish of dried tart cherries. Tannins are just enough to give texture on the palate and length to the finish, and--exactly as I had hoped--there is no aspect of tomato or vegetation in the fruit or acid. For $13 this is absolutely a wine I'd buy again when the mood strikes me.
I wanted a Beaujolais but struck out with the few available, so the guy at Grace's pointed me to this bottle for an easy fruity wine to enjoy with a washed-rind cheese for dinner. He nailed it. The nose is relatively reserved and cranberry-ish, but a sip reveals soft tasty red fruits and juicy acid, all folding into a rich fruit finish of dried tart cherries. Tannins are just enough to give texture on the palate and length to the finish, and--exactly as I had hoped--there is no aspect of tomato or vegetation in the fruit or acid. For $13 this is absolutely a wine I'd buy again when the mood strikes me.
2 people found it helpfulJun 25th, 2016Really like this rose, and the winery has such charming labels!
Really like this rose, and the winery has such charming labels!
1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Refreshing, not too sweet, great for a sunny day and a rainy day.
Refreshing, not too sweet, great for a sunny day and a rainy day.
1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2015
Bright and crisp with a pear forward taste and moderate acidity.
Bright and crisp with a pear forward taste and moderate acidity.
1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2015
Dry wine, light bodied with well balanced tannin. Bright, fruit forward. Raspberry, dark cherry. Delightful for $10. Purchased at bottle buys.
Dry wine, light bodied with well balanced tannin. Bright, fruit forward. Raspberry, dark cherry. Delightful for $10. Purchased at bottle buys.
Mar 26th, 2017
Dry and light. Perfect for last dinner out in 2016!
Dry and light. Perfect for last dinner out in 2016!
Dec 30th, 2016
Fall spice and a potpourri of dried dark berries. Wood is subtle and low acid. Drinks well alone, loved the anise finish.
Fall spice and a potpourri of dried dark berries. Wood is subtle and low acid. Drinks well alone, loved the anise finish.
Sep 30th, 2016