La Vinyeta, Microvins Garnatxa Negrar, Empordà, Spain, 2014

Josep Serra and Marta Pedra use the ‘Microvins’ name for small parcels of single variety wines from indigenous varieties — just a small part of a wide range from this innovative winery. This Grenache, grown on alluvial soils, is a showcase for the zesty, darting and vivacious plum fruit the variety can display in Empordà. The palate is perfumed, voluptuous and long, but without ever sacrificing its diagnostic energy and force. Look out for a fine tannic structure, along with some herbal complexity on the finish.