Wine Review: Torres San Valentin Garnacha 2007
Posted: 17 August '09 by Niall
Red wine review
Last weekend we tried a new Spanish Red (well, new to us) – San Valentin from the Torres vineyards in Catalunya, Spain. It will stand out on the shelf from the rest of the Torres range – it comes complete with a little cherub hanging from the foil!
The Details
- Wine: Torres San Valentin Garnacha 2007
- Producer: Torres
- Region: Catalunya, Spain
- Grape: Garnacha Tinta
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Cost: £5.49
Tasting Notes
Despite being a young wine, the colour was a deep, dark cherry, and what aroma there is has a toasty-oak and pleasant jammy fruity-ness to it.
The wine was smooth on the palate and quite full-flavoured, with definite sweet kirsch and blackberry/blackcurrant fruit – the very soft tannins produce a pleasant finish. A delicious wine that I think would suit almost anyone that enjoys red wine.
Food Pairing
This is a full-bodied, young wine which, if taken with food, deserves a robust flavour to compliment – BBQs, grilled or roasted meat, or red sauces. It should be said that the wine is just as good by itself.
Our Verdict
Not a complex wine, but definitely pleasant and enjoyable – a crowd pleaser, and one we’d buy again.
Rating: 3 out of 5
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