Las Colinas Del Ebro 2007 Garnacha Blanca
Like most people, I’ve had plenty of Spanish reds. A Spanish white wine? I wasn’t so sure. However, this bottle of Las Colinas Del Ebro 2007 Garnacha Blanca came recommended at the local liquor store, and at $9.99, I was more than willing to give it a shot.
I poured a glass, and my initial reaction was that this was going to be way too sweet–it smelled floral, overpoweringly so, very fruity, almost sugary. I was expecting the taste of a sweet Riesling, and honestly, wasn’t too excited. But it tasted incredible–it had the crispness and character of a Pinot Grigio, without any bitterness. The flavor was of citrus and herbs, with a bit of apple to smooth it out.
We drank this with sauteed pork, red potatoes, and lemon–thank you Martha Stewart. The wine was perfect with the light, citrusy meal. No question, I would buy this bottle again. We saved the bottle to finish off the next night–tasted just as wonderful after a day.
The bottom line: Perfect for sipping on the patio.
