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The Thinker Campo de Borja Garnacha
Campo de Borja, Aragón, Spain
The description on the bottle made this wine sound so appealing; the nose made me desire an urgent sip. But the flavor lacked something to be desired. It was overly dry, bitter, and not very flavorful past the overwhelming alcohol flavor. It tasted more like a bottle of rubbing alcohol with a bitty of cherry juice added for flavor and had the feeling of a cotton ball in the mouth, wicking away all moisture.
The description on the bottle made this wine sound so appealing; the nose made me desire an urgent sip. But the flavor lacked something to be desired. It was overly dry, bitter, and not very flavorful past the overwhelming alcohol flavor. It tasted more like a bottle of rubbing alcohol with a bitty of cherry juice added for flavor and had the feeling of a cotton ball in the mouth, wicking away all moisture.
2 people found it helpfulApr 16th, 2016Medium body with strong fruit and tannin presence make for a solid wine for most occasions
Medium body with strong fruit and tannin presence make for a solid wine for most occasions
1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2015Full bodied, full flavored red. Dark cherries and currants. Smooth finish. You'll like this!
Full bodied, full flavored red. Dark cherries and currants. Smooth finish. You'll like this!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2015
Classic, pretty Spanish label of abstract art evoking greens and blues of the ocean. Great garnet red color. Smells like mineral water, painter’s tape, rosewood and smoked pork products. Flavors of rosewater & cherries in a rich cheesecake. Or maybe a bit of Red Zinger and rosehip tea with a bit of red grape juice in it. Very floral with elderberry jelly, raspberry sorbet and flower essences all in the mix. For a screw-top cheapie at Grocery Outlet, this is excellent, graceful garnacha.
Classic, pretty Spanish label of abstract art evoking greens and blues of the ocean. Great garnet red color. Smells like mineral water, painter’s tape, rosewood and smoked pork products. Flavors of rosewater & cherries in a rich cheesecake. Or maybe a bit of Red Zinger and rosehip tea with a bit of red grape juice in it. Very floral with elderberry jelly, raspberry sorbet and flower essences all in the mix. For a screw-top cheapie at Grocery Outlet, this is excellent, graceful garnacha.
Jul 25th, 2024
Really easy drinking. Medium in body. Nice spice. Great bargain.
Really easy drinking. Medium in body. Nice spice. Great bargain.
Jul 4th, 2021
Falls a little flat, not super impressed the bottle promised more vint
Falls a little flat, not super impressed the bottle promised more vint
Nov 25th, 2018