tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post7156640799009764271..comments2023-10-19T09:46:53.613-04:00Comments on Artisan Wine on a Budget: Evodia Calatayud Old Vines Grenache, 2007Fred McTaggarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01568104809300139407noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-23944829757298702052010-01-26T14:42:07.065-05:002010-01-26T14:42:07.065-05:00Your screen name reminds me that I forgot to menti...Your screen name reminds me that I forgot to mention the very fine Las Rocas Old Vine Grenache. I probably haven't reviewed that wine, but it is one of my favorites. There are also Vina Borgia from Bodegas Borsao and Garnacha del Fuego, among others.Fred McTaggarthttp://www.artisanwine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-61095309747074613742010-01-26T13:02:37.990-05:002010-01-26T13:02:37.990-05:00I agree that Spain has some lovely "old vine&...I agree that Spain has some lovely "old vine" wineries, especially in the Calatayud region where Las Rocas is also produced. Those old world grapes are the product of centuries of careful cultivation as you mention, and it really shows a nice complexity in the wine. Not only are Garnacha grapes turned into their own varietal, but they're also used to liven up other reds, such as Syrah.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06142572980090540259noreply@blogger.com