Tasting 16 - Satis Dei

• Name: Satis Dei
• Variety: Syrah - 55%, Grenache - 45%
• Region: Tierra di Castilla
• Country: Spain
• Year: 2016
• Price: Not sure - served by my host.
• Review: (www.traderjoes.com) As the name says, it’s a blend of two grapes that are giants of the Spanish wine scene: both the Syrah and the Garnacha grapes were grown in the Tierra de Castilla region, located in the very heart of the country. The 55% Syrah brings big body and quite the pronounced structure, including upfront tannins. The 45% Garnacha contributes a nice counterbalance to those tannins, along with red fruit tones. Overall, the aromatic, fruity profile—with touches of oak and a long, intense finish—promises to make quite the impression on whoever is around when you drink it..
• Your review: Medium red color and clear. Strong tannins and fruitiness. Not overpowering alcohol.
• Paired grilled eggplant, zucchini, fried tofu, and spicy garbanzo beans.