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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2013 (based on 5 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 33 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by tekygeek on 2/12/2015 & rated 87 points: Very elegant. Was better 2 years ago. (2384 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 6/29/2014 & rated 90 points: It had a funky, mustiness that subsided, but never dissipated, after breathing for over an hour. Plenty of structure and zip still left. (2585 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 6/21/2014 & rated 91 points: Spice, Kirsch and ripe raspberry and cherry scent. Round, red currant and mocha flavor with ample acidity and smooth tannins leading to a moderately long finish. (2582 views) | | | Tasted by belfast taxman on 5/4/2014 & rated 87 points: Much darker in colour than the previous vintage and also much more body and fruit driven which actually made for a less interesting wine lacking any obvious Garnacha character -almost a little too sweet (2668 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 1/31/2014 & rated 89 points: Initially the scent was funky musty cellar. (2715 views) | | | Tasted by jkscully on 5/14/2012: Impressive wine. Needed one hour to decant. Strawberry on the nose. On the palate, a quick succession from strawberry, to cherry, to coffee, to sage, to a hint of cinnamon, to a long pleasant finish. Reminded me of Chateauneuf du Pape. My only complaint is the high alcohol content (not as noticeable when the wine is served at a slightly cooler temperature). It drank very well now, but could have lasted a few more years. (1985 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 1/19/2012 & rated 90 points: Lively kirsch, pepper, sage, anise, coffee and mineral flavors with plentiful tannins and a long finish. (1835 views) | | | Tasted by devinhedge on 12/4/2011 & rated 90 points: Not very pleasant to smell, rich in flavor, hints of cherry and spice, clean finish. (2297 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 7/10/2011 & rated 91 points: nose - rose, celery, licorice. slightly herbally sweet.
mouth - this is a big wine that has room to further settle.. The initial attack almost fails to materialize on this initially restrained wine, which then explodes into a massive midpalate of rich fruit punch spectrum flavors. The finish is long, coffee accented, and with coating soft tannins. Fans of CdP should like thus (unless its too over the top). Pair with big food. (2253 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 5/31/2011 flawed bottle: Corked (2090 views) | | | Tasted by Wadestravels on 2/28/2011 & rated 80 points: Good for wine by the glass. (1838 views) | | | Tasted by Harley1199 on 10/23/2010: Perfectly ready at this point, offering an aromatic nose full of black cherries and wild strawberries for a dark ruby colour. A bit medicinal on the palate but with a good acidity, calling for fine food. Resume: you are losing nothing special but an elegant but one-dimensional Gernache.
A este punto perfectamente preparado, ofreciendo una nariz aromática llena de picotas y fresas silvestres para un color rubí obscuro. Un poco medicinal en boca pero con una alta acidez que llama a una buena comida. En resumen: no te estás perdiendo nada especial salvo una Garnacha elegante pero unidimensional. (1978 views) | | | Tasted by Badgerwino on 9/30/2010: This was a very interesting and fun wine that I am sad to have drunk the last bottle of. (2369 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 9/13/2010: Dark red. Slight TCA, behind that lots of Grenache fruit in the nose. TCA flavours but lots of fruit as well. Damaged but still decent to good. Not totally damaged. (1877 views) | | | Tasted by KVM on 9/6/2010 & rated 86 points: First note of cola then cherry. Really rich initially. But fades fast. (1972 views) | | | Tasted by Pokkstar on 8/22/2010: Beautiful, ripe and round wine. Lovely with food but fine on its own as well. (2000 views) | | | Tasted by jusuf on 1/23/2010 & rated 92 points: Roasted aromas paired with cherry and black candied fruits on the nose. Very tight on the palate, lots of glycerine. A little unbalanced, but still soft. (87 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 1/15/2010 & rated 89 points: Kirsch, pepper, anise, and tobacco flavors with good grip. (2213 views) | | | Tasted by Badgerwino on 12/29/2009: Drank late as the Badger's were winning the Champs Bowl. Popped and poured. Just remember it being good with some twist I didn't figure out. So this is old vine Grenache that they're trying to make like Cote du Rhone??? (2525 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 10/16/2009: Big and powerfull. Gutsy. (2405 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 9/23/2009: Deep red purple. Lots of great Grenache notes, kirsch, raspberry and vanilla. Definetly a bit of alc. Lots of nice tannin to go with the sweet fruit flavours. Really nice and should age for 5 years plus with great results. (2358 views) | | | Tasted by richard.stevens on 1/26/2009 & rated 88 points: Nose of black cherry and blackcurrant Lemsip! Smoky. Black cherry in the mouth along with assorted red and black fruit. Quite tannic but balanced by acid. Much softer the next evening (2492 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 3/15/2008 & rated 87 points: Retailer tasting (@ LBV): A lot of juice, sweetness and cherries. Some spices and oak as well. Well made wine. (3002 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/14/2014)
(Artadi, Santa Cruz de Artazu Navarra Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/14/2014)
(Artadi, Santa Cruz de Artazu Navarra Navarre Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, September/October 2007, IWC Issue #134
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)GarnachaWikipedia: In Spain, Grenache is known as Garnacha and given the likely history of the grape this is most likely the grape's original name. There are several clonal varieties of Garnacha with the thin-skinned, dark colored Garnacha Tinta (sometimes spelled Tinto) being the most common. Another variety, known as Garnacha Peluda or "Hairy Grenache" due to the soft softly hairy texture on the underside of the vine's leaves is also found in Spain, mostly in Borja and Cariñena (Aragón). Compared to its more widely planted cousin, it produces wines lower in alcohol and higher in acidity that show spicy and savory notes more readily as they age.[11] Widely planted in northeastern and central Spain, Garnacha was long considered a "workhorse" grape of low quality suitable for blending. In the late 20th century, the success of the Garnacha based wines from Priorat in Catalonia (as well as the emerging international attention given to the New World Rhone Rangers) sparked a re-evaluation of this "workhorse" variety. Today it is the third most widely planted red grape variety in Spain (behind Tempranillo and Bobal) with more than 203,300 acres (82,300 ha) and is seen in both varietal wines and blends.[3]
Garnacha plays a major role in the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOC/DOQ) wines of Rioja and Priorat and the Denominación de Origen (DO) wines of Navarra and all southern Aragonese and southern Catalonian appellations, plus the mountainous areas just southwest of Madrid: Méntrida and Cebreros. In Rioja the grape is planted mostly in the warmer Rioja Baja region located in the eastern expanse of the wine region. Usually blended with Tempranillo, Garnacha provides juicy fruitiness and added body. In recent years, modern Rioja producers have been increasing the amount of Garnacha used in the blend in order to produce earlier maturing and more approachable Riojas in their youth. Garnacha is also used in the pale colored rosados of Rioja.[3] The vine has a long history in the Navarra region where it has been the dominant red grape variety with nearly 54% of the region's vineyard planted with Garnacha. Compared to neighboring Rioja, the Garnacha-based blends of Navarra are lighter and fruitier, meant for earlier consumption.[5]Spain Vinos de España - Wines of Spain (Instituto Español de Comercio Exterior) | Wikipedia
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Spain is the third largest wine producing nation in the world, occupying the majority of the Iberian Peninsula with vast diversity in climate, culture, and of course, wine. From inky, dark reds of the [Priorat] to dry, white Finos from Andalusia, Spain can easily boast of elaborating a wide variety of notable styles. Within Spain there are currently 62 demarcated wine regions, of which a handful have gained international recognition: [Rioja], Priorat and [Ribera del Duero]. Yet these regions are only a small sample of the high quality wines Spain produces. Regions such as Cava, Penedes, Somontano, Galicia, Rueda and Jerez are only a few of the numerous regions worthy of exploration throughout Spain. Spain can also lay claim to having the most land under vine in the world, growing up to, by some accounts, 600 indigenous varietals of which Tempranillo is their most well known. Other popular varietals include [Garnacha], Bobal and Monastrell for reds and for whites; the infamous [sic] Palomino Fino grape which is used in the production of sherry wine, Pedro Ximenez in Montilla Morilles, Albarino used in the creation of the bright, effervescent wines of Galicia, and Verdejo in Rueda. - Source: - Catavino.net
Spain is not in the forefront of winemaking for its dessert wines, other than for its sweet wines from Sherry country including the highly revered Olorosos (when sweetened). But apart from Sherry Spain has a range of styles of dessert wines, ranging from the those made from the Pedro Ximenez grape primarily in Jerez and Montilla-Moriles) to luscious, red dessert wines made in the Mediterranean from the Garnacha (Grenache) grape. Some good Moscatels are made in Mallorca, Alicante and Navarre. The northwest corner of Spain, Galicia, with its bitter Atlantic climate, is even making dessert wines, called “Tostadillos” in the village of Ribadivia (similar to France’s “Vin de Paille”). The Canary Islands have made interesting dessert wines for centuries (they are mentioned by Shakespeare, for example) and in recent years the quality of winemaking has been improved and the Canary Islands wines are being better marketed now. The winemaking styles for “Vinos Dulces” are also diverse, from “Late Harvest” (Vendimia Tardía) to “Fortified Wines” (Fermentación Parcial). Based on in-spain.info.Navarra Vino de Navarra (Asociación Bodegas de Navarra)NavarraVintage rating
1982 Excellent
1983 Very good
1984 Very good
1985 Good
1986 Good
1987 Good
1988 Very good
1989 Very good
1990 Good
1991 Good
1992 Good
1993 Very good
1994 Very good
1995 Excellent
1996 Very good
1997 Good
1998 Very good
1999 Very good
2000 Very good
2001 Excellent
2002 Very good
2003 Good
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