Vintage Cellar Tasting - Tinto Figaro

• Name: Tinto Figaro
• Variety: Garnacha
• Region: Calatayud
• Country: Spain
• Year: 2009
• Price: $6.95
• Shop Review: Figaro is 100% Garnacha, made from a selection of the best grapes grown in the oldest vineyards.  While not truly an "oaked wine," a short stay in oak barrels provides a nice spicy flavor boost.  Bright violet.  Dark berry and cherry aromas show a jammy aspect.  Supple and gently sweet, with good lift to its black raspberry and boysenberry flavors.  Smooth and broad on the finish, leaving behind a hint of spiciness.  Extermely easy to drink and an excellent value.
• My Review: Smells like blackberry, rich and earthy.  In my mouth it was soft and velvety which was comforting like an ancient stuffed bear that you have owned forever and you love to snuggle with at night...alone...And yeah, the tannins were light but tingly on my tongue and it gave off a very deep rich flavor.  Also, it was very tart but slightly bitter as well with hints of blackberries.  I really liked this one, but my budget only allows one wine per week sadly.
• Food?  Ain't no one got time for that!