Atteca Old Vines Garnacha 2007

$17.00 per bottle, case price around $14.50

Sorry it's been a while, but here's a MUST have for your cellar.

Atteca Old Vines Garnacha is an absolute home run in my book, so much so, that it's only the second wine I've ever purchased by the case.
This is a 90 point wine that I found at a local tasting, and when I shared it with some friends at our wine club, there were some wide smiles! Others bought this wine when they found out how affordable it is.

Review of this gem:
"The 2007 Atteca was sourced from 80- to 120-year-old head pruned Garnacha vines and aged for 10 months in seasoned French oak. Deep purple-colored, it exhibits an impressive nose of crushed stone, black cherry, and plum. This is followed by a full-bodied wine with layers of savory fruit, spice notes, and silky tannin. This balanced effort will evolve for another 1-2 years and drink well through 2017." 90 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 178

For me, I get the black cherry and plum perfectly, without heavy tannin's. It's smooth, and not as heavy as it appears in the glass, making for a wonderful wine by itself, or with a good hearty red meat.

Enjoy!