Three Eyes

2005 Rosé, Tres Ojos
Calatayud, Spain
$10
Jen’s Notes

As we discovered during our weekend tasting trip, there are weird blends, and there are good ones. This unusual rosé is a 50/50 blend of garnacha (aka grenache) and tempranillo. It should have been odd, at the least, but we enjoyed it. It is probably a bit sweeter than we usually like, with an almost sangria-like weight and fruitiness. This is tempered by a tanginess and smoky notes. It manages to be both juicy and floral. With its deep, pomegranate color, it drinks like a red, rather than a lighter, more refreshing rose.