Las Rocas Garnacha

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2002 Las Rocas de San Alejandro, Garnacha, Calatayud ($10.99 Belfast Coop [understand can be had for up to $4 less elsewhere]). 13.5% alcohol. It provides deep ruby/purple color for the eye. The nose is treated to exotic aromas of cherry liquor. A blast of cherries and blackberries explode on the tongue tip. Nice complexity with notes of chocolate and pepper cross the palate along with smooth tannin and well integrated oak. The finish lingers. Matched well with macaroni and cheese with spinach. Very, very nice.