Surdyk's Price

For many years Spanish red wine has been popular for great taste and good value. I recently tasted this and highly recommend it for its appealing flavors, over-performing at its price point, and for being just a fun red wine to drink – slightly chilled – for beefy snacks and lighter meals. The wine is a blend of Garnacha Tintorera (also known as Alicante Bouschet) and Syrah. It comes from the lesser-known Spanish appellation of Almansa, in the limestone foothills of Castilla-La Mancha, southeast of Madrid. Clay and limestone soils nurture small vineyards in this warm and dry region. The grapes are organically farmed and harvested by hand. Fermentation occurs naturally in stainless steel vats with three months of aging with no wood contact. The resulting wine shows bright red fruit with cherry and raspberry flavors and an interesting nose of light mineral stone and earthiness of dried leaves. Acidity is fresh and tannins are soft and smooth. This is a young red that is delightful to drink. A go-to for pizza and burgers. 119320