Catalan Eagle, La Bascula Garnacha Blanc Viognier - Organically produced, this blend of 60% Garnacha Blanca, 25% Viognier and 15% Roussanne comes from a 23 hectare vineyard near Tarragona. Cool fermentation in stainless steel results in a gently aromatic wine with ripe, peachy fruit, refreshing acidity and rich textures, with lifted notes of herbs and white pepper – really delicious.
The dynamic duo, South African winemaker Bruce Jack, of Flagstone Winery, and Ed Adams MW hatched the plan to start La Báscula based on a shared passion for Spanish wine, tapas, Paella, flamenco... all things Spanish! Six years ago the first wines from Jumilla were created under the La Báscula name and since then their vision has steadily expanded to cover winemaking projects in Yecla, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Catalonia and Alicante.
La Báscula meaning 'weighing scales' in Spanish is entirely appropriate as all the wines show a wonderful balance between high quality grapes from local varieties and world class winemaking. Bruce and Ed work with a handful of small, likeminded producers, including Juan Gil, to produce an varied range of modern Spanish wines with an innovative twist.
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