2006 El Burro “Kickass” Garnacha

By Tyler Balliet • Aug 7th, 2008 • Category: Wine of the Weekend Email to a Friend Email to a Friend

Navarra, Spain - $13

Second Glass staffer purchased this wine for the sole reason of the label reading “kickass.” At a recent tasting we held this badboy lived up to its name and was one of the crowd favorites.

This wine hails from Navarra, Spain, which spans from the foothills of the Pyrenees to the Ebro Valley. It’s here, in a land that’s been making wine since the time of the Romans, that a “kickass” wine was birthed. Made from 100% Garnacha (or as the French call it, Grenache) this vino is smooth and nicely balanced, yet rocks enough body and fruit to live up to its name.

Drink this wine with grilled sausages, hard cheeses or while enjoying the last few weekends of summer sitting on your front stoop.

Tyler Balliet is the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of The Second Glass. He likes all kinds of wine and is constantly looking for unique bottles that don't break the bank.
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2 Responses »

  1. George Bryan on August 14th, 2008 at 7:56 pm:

    How do I get information, and stay current, i.e. updated on SECOND LABEL wines?

    Would like a global picture of second labels.

    Nice site, like the asskicker; kinder to the pallet.
    Thanks,
    George

  2. Bookmarks about Kickass on October 26th, 2008 at 10:30 pm:

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