4 and 6 bottle levels    $23 (member price $20)
100% Garnacha  14.5% ABV

Cariñena is in Aragon, a region in Northeastern Spain known for some of the strongest wines of the country.  It's in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains, with high elevation and high diurnal swings during growing season.  The appellation is named after its signature grape, Cariñena (aka Carignan).  In the past generation, Garnacha has been gaining ground, as winemakers and owners try the full-bodied Garnachas from elsewhere in Aragon, notably Campo de Borja.  Care (“Car-A”) is the ancient name the Romans gave their capital city, and it’s a bonus that the word Care in English has warm and fuzzy connotations.  Eight months in French oak (mostly neutral).  Red raspberry, black raspberry, roasted coffee, vanilla, cinnamon.  Please decant 15+ minutes before enjoying.

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Pair this Spanish red with pulled pork barbecue, braised lamb and vegetables, beef short ribs over cheesy jalapeño grits, grilled wild boar sausage, blueberry-glazed venison loin over cheesy scalloped potatoes and beef cheek ravioli with shaved Manchego and beef consommé. This Spanish gem is simply divine with a tray of regional cheeses like Garrotxa, Zamarano, Cabrales and Idiazabal. Or take it up a notch and add some fig confit drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction, fresh honeycomb, dried apricots, caramelized walnuts and Serrano ham