Espaldera

2020 Spain Garnacha

Espaldera 2020 Garnacha from Spain is a delightful red wine showcasing a medium body that perfectly balances with a moderate level of acidity. This wine features a moderate fruit intensity with subtle tannins, creating a harmonious and approachable drinking experience. Crafted from the renowned Garnacha grape variety in Spain, this vintage embodies the essence of Spanish winemaking with its vibrant flavors and well-rounded profile.

Tasting notes:

Layers of oak and earth form this wine's enticing flavor profile. The scent of freshly tilled soil joins a woodsy character on the nose with varietal notes of white pepper. The palate has gentle textures, with a medium body and notes of cherry cola and five spice.

Earth

Cola

Cherry

Flavor profile:

AcidityMild

LowPronounced

BodyMedium

Very LightFull

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

SweetnessDry

Bone DrySweet

Region:

Spain

While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.

Awards:

95 Points, 2024 New York International Wine Competition
94 Points, 2024 Winemaker Challenge
92 Points, 2017 Winemaker Challenge
90 Points, 2022 USA Wine Ratings
90 Points, 2018 San Diego International Wine And Spirits Challenge
90 Points, 2017 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition
Platinum Medal, 2024 Winemaker Challenge
Gold Medal, 2024 New York International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 USA Wine Ratings
Gold Medal, 2018 San Diego International Wine And Spirits Challenge
Gold Medal, 2017 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2017 Winemaker Challenge
Silver Medal, 2022 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2018 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2018 International Women's Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2018 Monterey International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2017 Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2023 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2024 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Competition

Want to discover wines for you?

Take our quiz to see a selection of wines tailored to your tastes.