Borsao Garnacha

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2001 Borsao, Tres Picos, Garnacha, Compo De Borja DDO ($13). You might call this an "Old Vines Grenache" because that is just what it is. For those of you who think wines from grenache are wimpy, try this one. Even though it weighs in at 14.5% alcohol, it doesn't even taste warm because of the fruit, acid, et al. Hits the nose and tongue tip with blackberries and strawberries. Nice complexity on the palate with plums, a little leather (yeah!), and a modest shot of oak. Lovely finish that lingers.

Matched splendidly with Christmas leftovers of roast goose, gravy, potato stuffing, and braised red cabbage. Vern said we should have been eating blackeyed peas and cornbread for New Years, and Mother verified that's what they had back in Georgia, but we're not superstitious.