Marc Longenecker

9.0

Dry upfront with a blooming mix of floral and dark fruits, then a very oak-like finish. Complex, not at all sweet or jammy. Purchased at Stew’s Newington — 6 years ago

Bruce Nance

8.9

2014 vintage $4.99 at Grocery Outlet Hayward. I’m a sucker for that whole Roman thing. Beats giraffes or whales on the label! Will be enjoying with spicy sausage, white beans, and zucchini. cork may be a little too moist. Beautiful plummy to raspberry color showing its age a bit. Intriguing black pepper on the nose. Stewed red fruits and hints of char lead into smoky barrel influence on the palate. Tart berry in the background. Medium body, lovely sour berry finish. The smokiness will play well with grilled meats. Grenache is one of the most widely planted grapevines on the world Garnacha en Espana! — 8 years ago