Sa-Ra-Da wine review

Let's take a trip south east Spain to check out the Sa-Ra-Da...Here's our Decant review and tasting notes.

*What is it? ~ “Forehead”
Winery: AGRICOLA AGUAZA
Vintage: 2008
Label: Sa-Ra-Da
Varietal: 60% Garnacha Tintorera, 30% Monstrell, 10% Petit Verdot
Country: Spain
Region: D.O. Almansa (South East Spain)

*Sight or Appearance ~ “Eyes”
Brightness: Bright,
Intensity: Med Plus
Color: Ruby with shades of Purple (Caused by the Petit Verdot)
Rim Variation: White Rim, with a Purple Haze leading to a dark middle
Viscosity: Medium

*Aroma ~ “Nose”
Condition: Clean
Intensity: Med to Med Plus
Aroma/Bouquet: Youthful (room to improve and to age)
Fruit: Black dark fruits (Blackberry, Black Plum)
Earth: Slight Dusty nose to it. Dusty texture
Wood: Natural wood, not toasted, no obstruction of flaws
Other: Perfume (most likely caused from the Monstrell), Caramel, a touch of spice (White Pepper)

*Palate ~ “Mouth”
Sweetness Level: Dry
Body: Full
Fruit: Blackberry, Black Plum, Fig, even some Red Cherry
Earth: Dusty Dry
Wood: Creamy texture (caused by wood)
Tannins: Medium Plus, nice and chewy
Complexity: Medium Plus

Conclusion ~ “Finish”
Alcohol: Medium Plus
Acidity: Medium Plus
Length: Very Long and …then some

Pairing Notes:
Sa~Ra~Da, the acidity level is pretty high and the dark fruits and spice pop so I would love to drink this with a steak with lots of fat; I’m thinking a BBQ steak. This would also go wonderful with the other white meat, Pork Chops, topped with a cherry reduction sauce and served with a side of buttery mashed potatoes. It’s a 100% meat and potatoes wine.

DWE Notes:
From the nose to the finish this is a full bodied, rich wine with lots of textures. The Garnacha Tintorera is a wine you want to savor as it will slowly but surely become a monster (in a good way; big, bold, expressive) after an hour in your glass. I definitely recommend this wine and give it 91 points out of 100. Don’t use an aerator; examine this wine every five minutes or so and watch it change before your eyes. Serve cool, at the proper 55°F cellar temperature 

So pour yourself a big glass of Sa-Ra-Da while you cook that steak or that Pork Chop. You can purchase this wine at Hi-Times Wine Cellars in Costa Mesa for $13.95.

Salud!