My Calatayud Garnacha with Lamb Shanks!!!

This garnacha from the Gil/Bodegas Zabrin stable is one to look out for, $14 Cdn forumites. Real modern label, which I can post later on. I drank this wine over 3 evenings and it really stood up nicely but with no big changes.

WTN: `05 Bodegas Zabrin Calatayud Granacha de Fuego Old Vines, Spain.

Colour is a nice purple with medium intense centre. Spicy nose with blackberries, plum, clove and nutmeg. Just bursts out of the glass and a hint of cocoa as it breathes. Medium to full bodied, broad flavours of plum, blueberry, hint of oak in background. Tannins are nicely rounded, has great acidity but not hot thankfully. Here`s some chocolate as it warms, touch of earthyness. I can`t believe the price of this as I get ready to go out and buys some more. Terrific QPR here forumites!!! Perfect match for my braised lamb shanks.

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Now you're talking my kind of game Bob, will look for it either in this country or yours next month.

Thanks Carl, are you coming our way?
I did not know that you were a big fan of wines from this region!

I will keep my eyes open for it the next time I am at DeVines Bob P.

I have been enjoying the Arrocal 2004 from the Ribera Del Duero of late since you mentioned the "moden" label for the Garnacha.

Like you price point even better

Love lamb shanks done many ways, and Spanish wine with them. With the rest of leg we like Syrah/Shiraz or Cab.

We are heading for our annual anniversary trip to Grand Manan, NB in August. This year is our 44th.

Thanks for the info, Bob. Found it at Calvert Woodley in DC for $7.99US, so I'll stop by this evening and pick up a few bottles (I've read some other positive reviews online, too).