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Santofimia Almansa Garnacha Tintorera Merlot

8.530 ratings

8.52 pro ratings

Almansa, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Garnacha Tintorera, Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

8.0

Good for a daily drink.

Good for a daily drink.

Jun 11th, 2015

8.3

Dark fruits (plums, black cherries) and a touch of vanillin. Medium plus bodied with assertive tannins. Great nose though.

Dark fruits (plums, black cherries) and a touch of vanillin. Medium plus bodied with assertive tannins. Great nose though.

Apr 4th, 2015

8.9

Very nice daily drinking wine. Fruity, aroma with dark fruit, full body wine

Very nice daily drinking wine. Fruity, aroma with dark fruit, full body wine

Apr 2nd, 2015

6.2

I prefer more of an oaky, earthy flavor. This is completely opposite of that.

I prefer more of an oaky, earthy flavor. This is completely opposite of that.

Feb 27th, 2015

8.8

Big, spicy, high abv, but nicely balanced.

Big, spicy, high abv, but nicely balanced.

Sep 9th, 2014

9.0

Good 10er

Good 10er

Jan 9th, 2014

8.1

Ok. A little light on flavor for a Garnacha.

Ok. A little light on flavor for a Garnacha.

Jan 7th, 2014

Natalie Chudoba

7.7

Neil merlot

Neil merlot

May 11th, 2013

Chris Buono to review

Chris Buono to review

Nov 21st, 2013

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.5

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Dec 21st, 2014