Tonight on the opening night of “Batman: The Dark Knight Rises”, I wish I had a dark superhero around to save me from the monotony and tedium of my normal life. As I sit here trying to make a Girl Scout ‘Sit-Upon’ for my youngest daughter’s Day Camp, I fantasize of a dark, brooding distraction. I grumble as I fight off a crazed cat who is tying herself up in the yarn of this evil project and imagine being swept off my feet by a character of great complexity. Fortunately, my ‘Knight’ has arrived. Let me introduce you to the 2010 Borsao Garnacha.
This lovely blend of 80% Garnacha and 20% Tempranillo is one of the most welcome surprises I’ve encountered this summer. One wouldn’t think you could find such fine wine complexity in a screw cap wine…ESPECIALLY for under $10…but don’t be fooled by it’s outer appearance. It’s alter ego is something spectacular.
Big, bold, and inky black in the glass. An intoxicating nose of blackberry, pepper, and wet stone are followed up by blackberry, plum, slate, and pepper on the tongue. A medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and a wonderful balance make this the perfect ‘go-to’ red for steaks and grilled meats. It can dance as easily with a strip steak as it could with ribs, brisket, or burgers and brats. I can’t give this enough praise because a wine like this would normally cost 2-3x it’s cost. Under $10, you would be foolish not to stock up on this incredible value wine.
Corked Cowgirl 