Nekeas Vega Sindoa El Chaparral Old Vines Garnacha
| Vintage: | 2019 |
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| Description: | Our December Wine of the Month is from one of our favorite importers, Jorge Ordoez, and is a 100% Garnacha (Grenache) wine that highlights how much flavor and terroir you can get from Spain at a way-better-than-normal price ! This usually retails around the $16 mark so stock up during the holidays with our special, limited time pricing ! The grapes for El Chaparral come from proprietary vineyards planted in the Valley of Valdizarbe, one of Navarras most historical viticultural areas in Northern Spain. The vines were planted between 1890 and 1960. We first tried this wine back in October and realized its potential then but werent sure where it would fit in our holiday planning. Well, the stars aligned and we were able to get special pricing so it could become our featured wine for December. The stellar quality was already there ( all the buyers loved it! ) so we were ecstatic to be able to feature this in this space for this season. Our notes : The nose is filled with red fruits (peppered plums, cherries and strawberries, oh my!), hillside scrub brush and wildflowers, white pepper and light minerality. The red fruits are reiterated on the palate with red berries and plum and kept balanced by outstanding structure : firm tannins and bright acidity. Savory elements grow in the mid-palate and finish, as scrub oak, brown spices and more minerality lead to hints of citrus and sea salt, all amidst the plums and berries. Winery notes : Expression of the most Atlantic Garnacha in Spain. Vivid garnet color. Juicy and spicy on the palate with red fruit and black and white pepper flavors. Accents of coffee and minerality. Elegant, fine, and delicate, but supported by firm tannins. James Suckling 93 Points - "Very clear and aromatic with blackberry, strawberry and violet character, following through to the mid-palate with firm yet fine tannins and a vivid finish. This is really well done. |
| Price: | $ 15.98 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on November 11, 2022.
