2018 Bodem Las Margas Garnacha

A relatively unimaginative garnacha is medium and well-balanced with notes of strawberry, cherry, and fig.

Aragón, Spain| 14.5% ABV | $12.99

Tasting Notes

This wine is a bright ruby color and isn't particularly complex or interesting compared to other garnachas - it is medium bodied. On the nose, there are ripe red fruits like raspberry and cherry with a hint of strawberry; it smells sweeter than on the palette.

The first sip is acidic but balanced by being smooth with a mineral texture and medium length. There are notes of sour cherry, raspberry, and fig that carries to a dry finish. I also get a hint of something vegetal mid-palette, possibly a bell pepper?

I tried it day 2 after being slightly chilled and it was delightful with a bite of chocolate.

Overall, this is a fine, traditional garnacha that is easy to drink. But on the upper middle price range for a TJs wine, I would buy this occasionally.

On the Palate…