Winemaker Notes
Its red color, somewhat more intense than in previous vintages, still presents the bluish hues of its current youth. Its aroma is intense and complex. Initially it surrounds us with notes of blackberries and very ripe plums all surrounded by a background of fig bread. A spicy environment appears later to show the floral reminiscences of roses and orange blossom so characteristic of this unique wine.The palate is more intense than in previous vintages. Its tannin caresses the palate and covers it with fruitiness. Its aromatic richness appears immediately and increases after its passage through the mouth leaving us a very long memory.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The floral, aromatic and citrusy 2016 Espectacle del Montsant has unusual finesse and freshness. It's a powerful Garnacha that feels light on its feet but with great inner strength, refined tannins and great acidity. There is no oak, extraction or excess ripeness whatsoever, but the label says the wine is 16% alcohol! It has structure, freshness and that citrus touch that supports the alcohol, and the wine comes through as really balanced. This is a unique wine, always with the aromatic signature of this north-facing vineyard and the limestone soils that provide those chalky tannins and a dry, tasty, almost salty finish.
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Wine Spectator
This red has a thick texture, with plum and currant flavors mingling with forest floor and cocoa notes. The tannins are well-integrated and there's enough acidity to keep this balanced. Ripe and generous. Garnatxa. Drink now through 2026. 400 cases made, 45 cases imported.
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.
