Garnacha Unveiled; From Carinena to the World

Welcome to episode 96 of Dracaena Wines Podcast! Today I have another Master Class for you. I attended VinExpo in New York City in early March and registered for  the Garnacha Enveiled; From Carinena to the World hosted by Master of Wine Pedro Ballesteros.

It was an interesting class in that instead of focusing on a single region, it truly focused on the grape variety itself. Where and how it grows, the soils it likes and provided us with the opportunity to taste different Garnachas from around  the world.

Sadly, the audio is the not best. It was recorded in a room that was only sectioned off from the expo with curtains. I did my best to help it along, but I am not a master mixer – (I’m not even sure that is the correct terminology!) but I hope you stick with it, because Pedro was full of intriguing Garnacha information.

Interesting in finding out more about Garnacha? Follow @VinosCarinena on social media and head to their website wineregiontowatch.com.

Wines tasted:

d'Arenberg - Derelict Vines Grenache 2015 - McLaren Vale, South Australia

Clementine Carter - Santa Rita Hills Grenache 2016 - Santa Barbara, CA

Galil Mountain Winery - Galil Grenach 2016 - Upper Galilee, Israel

Bodegas Paniza - Garnacha From Slate 2015 - Carinena, Spain

Grandes Vinos - Anayon Parcela 81 Garnacha 2017 - Carinena, Spain

Bodegas San Valero - Particular Garnacha 2012 - Carinena, Spain

Scala Dei - Masdeu 2014 - Priorat, Spain

Olianas - Cannonau di Sardegna 2017 - Sardinia, Italy

Vina Zorzal - Malayeto 2016 - Navarra, Spain

Domaine Les Cailloux Andre Brunel - Les Caillloux 2014 - Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, France 

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