Castillo de Monseran Garnacha

So I just noticed that I tend to write a whole lot about white wines on tip my tumbler.  Odd, considering I drink much more red than white, especially at this time of year.  The first step to leveling the balance is to tell you about my house red.  This is the my go-to weeknight wine.  When I need a little something to go with my pizza or pasta, beef stew, pulled pork sandwiches.  Or just when I feel like sipping a comfy red on a cold night.

Castillo de Monseran Garnacha 2011 ($9.95): simple, yummy, and oh so easy to drink.  Available all the time.  Always in stock at the teeny tiny LCBO not half a kilometer from my house.  Fits my budget.  Nicely fruity, sour cherry and raspberry, some cedar and tobacco and a little spice.  Not too tannic, freshly acidic, pairs well with lots of dishes, especially the hearty comfort food I am eating these days. 

May stroll up to the liquor store now, need a bottle to drink with tonight's dinner of maple baked beans.  Mmmm...