2004 Yasa Calatayud Garnacha

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I had the opportunity to get this for about 8 bucks a bottle, and I took it because I want more cheap stuff to drink and because I have had good luck with Spanish Grenache in the past. Spain has some hot weather, which is bound to bring about a wine to my taste.

I do quite like this stuff. The warm weather has given a mostly tannin-free taste, and it is leaning more towards the dark fruit flavour that I like. It has an interesting combination of a light texture with a dry, rich aftertaste. It is certainly not jammy or syrupy, which is a good contrast to the normal stuff that I drink.

For some reason I get the feeling that this will go well with lamb. I will try that theory out soon.