'08 Garnacha de Fuego

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2008 Jorge Ordonez, Garnacha de Fuego ($9.99 Whole Foods). This can be had for much less elsewhere, but definitely should be had. It is a fantastic under $10 value. Alcohol level: 14%.

It is a very nice Grenache, with a great balance of fruit, spice, alcohol, and acid.

We matched it with grillpanned lamb chops marinated in our mint, lemon, and EVOO mayonaise; green peas, and a baguette. A great Tuesday night.

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Another bottle tonight with an eclectic meal of grilled Kielbasa; very fresh zucchini nuked with onion, EVOO, and grated Romano; and pasta in tomato sauce.

The wine tied it all together. Will get some more soon.

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An '09 tonight with Linguini a'la Pesto and Italian Sausage with sliced tomatoes. Basil and tomatoes from our garden.

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Another '09 tonight with pasta in Tomato sauce, Italian sweet sausages, and salad. Excellent. Just as good as any Italian wine at that price point.