Saturday, February 27, 2016

Tasting #19 Vina Galana

Tasting #19 Vina Galana

Name: Vina Galana
Varietal: Alicante Bouchet
Region: Spain
Year: 2012
Price: $15

Winery review: From the rare Alicante Bouchet, one of the few grapes in the world with red flesh  this wine has a plush texture carring flavors of brandied cherry and chocolate ganache in this round red. Light tannins and gentle acidity impart a lovely, balanced structure.

Personal review:  The bouquet of this wine was reminiscent of a bonfire with a slight hint of espresso. On the palate this wine was very earthy and had a taste similar to what I'd imagine a wet forest floor would taste like. The finish had very balanced tannins and lingered with the smoke I originally smelled. This wine would pair very well with anything dark chocolate related.

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