Herencia Altes
Terra Alta Garnacha
Terra Alta, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
Big, black fruit with quirky resinous and herbal notes.
Big, black fruit with quirky resinous and herbal notes.
Jul 28th, 2018"A joint venture between Eric Solomon and proprietor Nuria Altes, this is an unreal value made from 100% Grenache from vines planted nearly 100 years ago. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a flowery perfume revealing aromas of forest floor, underbrush, sweet black cherries, raspberries and strawberries. Medium-bodied, ethereal as well as sublime, this finesse-styled Grenache possesses a delicacy that is difficult to believe for such intensity. Consume it over the next 3-4 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 91 Points
"A joint venture between Eric Solomon and proprietor Nuria Altes, this is an unreal value made from 100% Grenache from vines planted nearly 100 years ago. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a flowery perfume revealing aromas of forest floor, underbrush, sweet black cherries, raspberries and strawberries. Medium-bodied, ethereal as well as sublime, this finesse-styled Grenache possesses a delicacy that is difficult to believe for such intensity. Consume it over the next 3-4 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 91 Points
4 people found it helpfulApr 28th, 2014
Impressive. Notes if cranberry, black fruits and the outer edge of green apple. Pepper on the finish. Almost non-existent tannins. Worth every penny
Impressive. Notes if cranberry, black fruits and the outer edge of green apple. Pepper on the finish. Almost non-existent tannins. Worth every penny
2 people found it helpfulOct 15th, 2017
$10?? Very impressive for that $! Light, fresh cranberry, cherry, nice acidity, dried herbs.
$10?? Very impressive for that $! Light, fresh cranberry, cherry, nice acidity, dried herbs.
2 people found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2016
Very nice value wine here. Don't let the screw cap and bargain shelf price tag scare you away.
A very pretty garnet color for starters. On the nose: creamy strawberries and raspberry with a streak of earthy minerality. There's a little bike tire inner tube as well but not in a bad way! It was a little delicate in it's interaction with air though. Lost some richness fairly quickly and became a little hot on the alcohol punch.
Bright acid is definitely the theme on the palate. I think of this as a somm's wine because it's unique, a little geeky, and very food friendly. Cranberry and rhubarb flavors predominate. Literally leaves your mouth watering with each sip.
Finishes clean with a late smokey wood note.
Drink now while young and fresh and pair with early courses like a spinach salad with candied walnuts, or anything with a crumbly sweet cheese on it.
Very nice value wine here. Don't let the screw cap and bargain shelf price tag scare you away.
A very pretty garnet color for starters. On the nose: creamy strawberries and raspberry with a streak of earthy minerality. There's a little bike tire inner tube as well but not in a bad way! It was a little delicate in it's interaction with air though. Lost some richness fairly quickly and became a little hot on the alcohol punch.
Bright acid is definitely the theme on the palate. I think of this as a somm's wine because it's unique, a little geeky, and very food friendly. Cranberry and rhubarb flavors predominate. Literally leaves your mouth watering with each sip.
Finishes clean with a late smokey wood note.
Drink now while young and fresh and pair with early courses like a spinach salad with candied walnuts, or anything with a crumbly sweet cheese on it.
Super tart green apple, light taste. Almost too acid for heavy food but fun.
Super tart green apple, light taste. Almost too acid for heavy food but fun.
1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2014Står som Kryddigt och mustigt, men jag tycker det mest var lättdrucket och utan mycket syra. Perfekt med mörk choklad!
Står som Kryddigt och mustigt, men jag tycker det mest var lättdrucket och utan mycket syra. Perfekt med mörk choklad!
Dec 28th, 2018Slightly spicy, served it’s purpose for the meal it was paired with.
Slightly spicy, served it’s purpose for the meal it was paired with.
Jul 26th, 2018
Pale red. Nice. Very berry. Like calpol with extra strawberry
Pale red. Nice. Very berry. Like calpol with extra strawberry
Apr 6th, 2018