If you take a look at the background, you'll see that this photo was taken this summer, definitely not right now in December. Unfortunately, that is how long this wine has been waiting to say, "post me already, because you already drank me!" Well, okay, I will finally post you, my dear Almansa. I am getting back into the wine groove again (probably because the new baby doesn't cry as much anymore and the approach of winter always brings out the reds in me). I know, I have had plenty of requests to post about whites, and I promise I will get to those soon. Do you have any whites in mind? perhaps something viscous for the season like a fatty Chablis with mineral and quartz. Okay, I digress... Let's dig into this red from Spain. I love Grenache. There's something about it that feels so good in the mouth. It is juicy, luscious, jammy and yummy. What's the kicker here is that I enjoy Grenache that is a little funky, even a little barnyard-like and kinky (just what Tanzer said). Come on, I can enjoy a little brett, right? Let's continue: The 2007 Atalaya is a blend of Monastrell, Garnacha Tintorera, and other red grapes. The wine was aged for eight months in French and American oak. This purple-colored wine has an expressive bouquet of violets, spice box, leather, game, blueberry, and black cherry. On the palate it comes off as with lots of easy-going flavor, superb depth, complexity, and a 45-second finish.
It is inky purple. Spicy dark berries and cherry on the nose, with strong black cardamom and cumin qualities. Candied blackberry and rose flavors are gently firmed by soft tannins and pick up a peppery note with air. Suave and immediately accessible, with very good finishing sweetness and cling.
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