Product Reviews and Ratings - Other - Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta from Wine Express

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(based on 11 ratings)

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This is a $10 wine that tastes like a $30 wine. Don Elias Gil dubbed 'the great alternative to ultra-fashionable Priorat' by The Sunday Times of London at a third of the price! Spain's rarest and most sought after reds come from Priorat - a remote region of steep high altitude vineyards growing old vine Garnacha. Well off the beaten track just outside of Priorat comes this extraordinary wine boasting much of the ri...

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.5 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

91% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pairs Well With:

Beef(8), Pizza and pasta(6), Poultry(4), Seafood(4)

Pros:

Balanced(8), Clean(5), Smooth(6)

Best Uses:

Entertaining(6), Special occasions(4), Weeknight(8)

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring enthusiast(8)

I wish I could keep it a secret

By Tim from Indianapolis on 10/18/2008

Gift:

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Chocolate, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

On this occasion I called in my order and got Lou Ann. She pointed me to this wine and was absolutely right on with her recommendation. At this price, I wish I could keep it a secret.

Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil; good value

By alli

from Seaford, NY on 8/14/2008

Pairs Well With:

Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

its so affordable you can drink it every night. you can even share it with novice wine drinkers and not worry about the costs.

It is a very good wine for the price.

By Bill

from Kenilworth, NJ on 7/22/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Cheese, Pork

Pros:

Balanced

Best Uses:

After Dinner, During Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

Excellent wine for the money. Goes good with dinner or having a cigar after dinner.

Adequate

By greggregk

from Ohio on 7/22/2008

Pros:

Balanced, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

Very good for after dinner

unexpected varietal

By ron

from N.E.Pa on 2/16/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef

Pros:

average

Cons:

Short Finish, Too Acidic

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

one may have to develop a palate for this particular grape

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very Good

By Cheish

from Michigan on 2/14/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry, Seafood

Pros:

Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Casual Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

Full-bodied, but with a slight sweetness.

Impressive

By Diana from Miami , FL on 2/11/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Seafood

Pros:

Balanced, Soft touch of pepper

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

Big hit at our winetasting party..will buy again

less complexity than expected.

By Beck

from Mechanicsville, VA on 2/7/2008

Pairs Well With:

Poultry, Seafood

Cons:

Thin

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

Most general occasions. Personally, did not care for, not complex enough.

A True Gem

By canyonlady

from Canyon Lake, Texas on 2/6/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Crisp

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Casual Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

I like to drink this wine before dinner and while I am having dinner with family or friends. It pairs well with casual dining as well as a robust meal.
It does have strong tannins so be sure and have a glass of water at your table.

Quite smooth, rests well on the palate

By Gene from Paris

from Cleveland, TN on 2/6/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Best Uses:

Special Occasions

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

Enjoy with dinner and also as an after dinner drink with cheese.

I would by this product again and again

By margaret, cooks with wine

from cardiff by the sea, ca on 2/4/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry, Seafood

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Clear, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta:

I bought 3 bottles to try...now I wished I had bought a case...excellent!!!...

Customer Reviews about the Garnacha 2005 Don Elias Gil, Terra Alta at Wine Express