The 2013 100% Garnacha is part of the varietal line of wines aged for a short period in oak barrels. This is a straight, textbook Garnacha with three months aging in barrel – a fresh and lively red with informal food that should be slightly chilled. It tingles your tongue, I’m not sure if it’s a slight spritz of the refreshing acidity. In any case, this is a light red that calls for food and for a large bottle. Ripe and juicy, very good for what it is. Drink now. Principe de Viana was created in 1983. Importer: Steve Metzler, Classical Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713

This bold rosé is deep in color, with ripe flavors of black cherry and plum accented with orange peel and smoke notes. Tart acidity drives this through the smoky finish. Drink now through 2015. 29,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Navarra Select to Add