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Give It A Shot – Trader Joe’s 2013 La Paca Spanish Garnacha
With the success of last weeks wine from Trader Joe's, Keith decided we should try another. Today at the tasting table we have the La Paca Spanish Garnacha. This particular grape originated in Spain, but goes by Grenache in the other areas where it is cultivated: Sardinia, the south of France and California's San Joaquin Valley. Due to it's tolerance for drought/heat and late ripening it has become one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. Typically used as part of red blends such as Rioja and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, aged monovarietal wines can cost anywhere from $30-$60. Time to taste and see if the $7 La Paca brings our palate a glimpse of all this varietal has to offer. If you have any ideas for future episodes of "Give It A Shot" or just have a question, you can always send us an email to AboutBeverages@q.com.
With the success of last weeks wine from Trader Joe’s, Keith decided we should try another. Today at the tasting table we have the La Paca Spanish Garnacha. This particular grape originated in Spain, but goes by Grenache in the other areas where it is cultivated: Sardinia, the south of France and California’s San Joaquin Valley. Due to it’s tolerance for drought/heat and late ripening it has become one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. Typically used as part of red blends such as Rioja and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, aged monovarietal wines can cost anywhere from $30-$60. Time to taste and see if the $7 La Paca brings our palate a glimpse of all this varietal has to offer. If you have any ideas for future episodes of “Give It A Shot” or just have a question, you can always send us an email to AboutBeverages@q.com.
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Tasting Notes – Trader Joe’s 2013 La Paca Spanish Garnacha