Winemaker Notes
Bright and vibrant, medium colored; fresh seductive aromas of cherry and red berry; floral, roses, wild herbs; full-bodied; very fine and complex nose; seductive and almost excentric; intense but elegant flavors of red berry fruit; elegant, light oaky, toasty aromas; fresh and vibrant, lively acidity; gorgeous glycerin sweetness and texture; serious, crispy tannin structure; very good length; pure and sophisticated fruit finish. Pair well with roasted lamb chops, leg of lamb with herbs, roasted crispy duck breast, goat, beef, seared fois gras on anything, grilled vegetable, cheeses, lamb cous-cous.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2004 Cabrida is the winery’s flagship and is composed of 100% Garnacha from low-yielding 70- to 105-year-old vines. It was aged for 12 months in new French oak. Deep purple, the wine has a splendid perfume of pencil lead, scorched earth, smoky black cherries, and black raspberries. This is followed by a high-toned, racy wine with considerable elegance. Its flavors are intense and it is well balanced with a lengthy finish.
Grenache thrives in any warm, Mediterranean climate where ample sunlight allows its clusters to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While Grenache's birthplace is Spain (there called Garnacha), today it is more recognized as the key player in the red blends of the Southern Rhône, namely Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and its villages. Somm Secret—The Italian island of Sardinia produces bold, rustic, single varietal Grenache (there called Cannonau). California, Washington and Australia have achieved found success with Grenache, both flying solo and in blends.
