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  Tasted On Year, Name, Varietal, Country, Region, Sub region, Color Score Drink dates Author, Trust
12/24/2008
Artazu - Santa Cruz de Artazu
2004 Artazu - Santa Cruz de Artazu
Red Grenache
Spain - Navarra
2004 Artazu - Santa Cruz de Artazu
95-99

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  dave1161 , 18%
06/18/2008
Chivite, Julian - Gran Feudo Rose
2007 Chivite, Julian - Gran Feudo Rose
Rose Tempranillo
Spain - Navarra
2007 Chivite, Julian - Gran Feudo Rose
64

What a fuzzy, hot and disjointed mess this was! Ambiguously scented and caustically textured, this awkward science project of a wine hit the dump bucket faster than you could say 'bitch slap" Visit my website: Unidentified Appellation

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04/01/2008  Brad Coelho , 98%
06/24/2009
Artazuri - Garnacha
2007 Artazuri - Garnacha
Red Grenache
Spain - Navarra
2007 Artazuri - Garnacha

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2009  thefienups
03/20/2009
Artazuri - Garnacha
2002 Artazuri - Garnacha
Red Grenache
Spain - Navarra
2002 Artazuri - Garnacha

2001 Artazu Artazuri Garnacha Narvarra Artazu Navarra, Spain Grenache (a dry red table wine) Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Estimated Cost Wine Advocate #152 (Apr 2004) Robert Parker 92 points Drink 2004-2010 $30.00 A single vineyard 100% Grenache from 80-year old vines planted in pure chalk at an elevation of 750 meters, this estate is the creation of Juan-Carlos Lopez de la Cal, who learned his craft at Artadi. It is a fabulously concentrated, complex, medium-bodied Spanish red that tastes like a grand cru from the Cote de Nuits. The combination of limestone soil and Grenache grown at a high elevation appears to have given the wine a complex, elegant, raspberry, black cherry, and floral-scented nose with medium body, great fruit, tremendously vivid flavors, and amazing precision as well as finesse. This stunningly singular wine must be tasted to be believed. Remarkably airy and light for its intense flavors, it will provide immense pleasure over the next 5-6 years.

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2004-2010  rich husted , 99%
07/21/2007
Artazuri - Garnacha
2005 Artazuri - Garnacha
Red Grenache
Spain - Navarra
2005 Artazuri - Garnacha
92

Great value. Nice acidity gives it some backbone.

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  Bottled Up , 99%
12/20/2007
Artazu - Santa Cruz de Artazu
2004 Artazu - Santa Cruz de Artazu
Red Grenache
Spain - Navarra
2004 Artazu - Santa Cruz de Artazu
88

Jennifer liked it more than I did. Seemed a little one-dimensional. Lots of grape, but not much spice or earthy flavors.

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  Chris P354
06/11/2007
Artazu - Santa Cruz de Artazu
2004 Artazu - Santa Cruz de Artazu
Red Grenache
Spain - Navarra
2004 Artazu - Santa Cruz de Artazu
91

Dark ruby, purple color. Pleasant but restrained nose of cassis, lavender and leather. Initially an intense burst of plums and tannins slowly evolve into a blueberry and blackberry medley on the mid-palate, with enticing hints of violet. Tannins live long and overstimulate the receptors, which suggests a few more years in the cellar before reaching its peak, but by no means is it shabby if you have to raid your stash for some good times. Visit my website: St. Henry Brewery - brewing 'til the bitter end!

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  Oenosopher , 100%
01/25/2009
Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Tempranillo/Merlot
2006 Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Tempranillo/Merlot
Red Proprietary Blend
Spain - Navarra
2006 Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Tempranillo/Merlot
86

Nice pizza wine. No decanting needed, the merlot rounds out the tempranillo just a bit to create a pleasant red. Nothing profound, red fruit on the nose and palate.

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  highlander133 , 99%
05/02/2009
Vina Magana - Calchetas Tinto
2005 Vina Magana - Calchetas Tinto
Red Proprietary Blend
Spain - Navarra
2005 Vina Magana - Calchetas Tinto
90

The 2004 Calchetas is 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Malbec aged 19 months in new French oak. It's the top wine of Viña Magañas from Navarra region. Decanted for 1,5 hour. Intense and very dark violet color.....almost black. Intense nose with layers of fruit, lots of chocolate, tobacco and a bit of alcohol. It's really a full bodied wine. At first, it was very very tannic....unpolished and savage tannins that made the wine very sticky in the mouth. It was also very hot...you could notice the 14.5% alcohol. Fruits (mainly plums, blackberries and cassis) were playing a secondary role in the presence of the alcohol and the power of the tannins. At this stage, the wine was hard and a bit unbalanced. But during the dinner, the wine started to change. The alcohol started to fade out and tannins became less savage. Then chocolate, blackberry and cassis started to show off. This is finally much better and balanced wine, but still a bit hot with medium aftertaste and some astringency. It paired very well with pork ribs with grilled sweet potates seasoned with herbs. This wine is too young now...it definitely needs more cellaring (at least 3 years more). If you want to drink it know (which I don't recommend), decant it for 2 hours. The big flaw is the price...it's too expensive....not a good QPR.

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  Vsbastosx , 100%
06/03/2009
Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Cabernet/Tempranillo
2006 Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Cabernet/Tempranillo
Red Proprietary Blend
Spain - Navarra
2006 Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Cabernet/Tempranillo

would buy again

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  tommy , 95%
05/04/2009
Corral de la Villa Navarra Tempranillo DOC
2005 Corral de la Villa Navarra Tempranillo DOC
Red Tempranillo
Spain - Navarra
2005 Corral de la Villa Navarra Tempranillo DOC
88

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  Curtis N
04/11/2006
Guelbenzu - Azul
1999 Guelbenzu - Azul
Red Tempranillo
Spain - Navarra
1999 Guelbenzu - Azul

Light browning at the rim with a deep red background. Nose shows green herbs, miineral, with some sweet cherry notes. Tart in the mouth with drying tannins and a strong acidity. Cherry, green pepper, black pepper, and chalky oak. A bit raw around the edges and needs a bit of air to really come alive. 3.5/5

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  Ryan Opaz , 100%
Blogger
10/24/2009
Oligitum - Crianza
2006 Oligitum - Crianza
Red Cabernet Sauvignon
Spain - Navarra
2006 Oligitum - Crianza
90

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  CraigL
05/25/2009
Red Guitar - Tempranillo/Garnacha Old Vine
2006 Red Guitar - Tempranillo/Garnacha Old Vine
Red Proprietary Blend
Spain - Navarra
2006 Red Guitar - Tempranillo/Garnacha Old Vine

Not much nose to speak of, though that could be because of my paprika and garlic-laden chicken that just came out of the oven. Plenty of bold, spicy fruit on the palate, like grilled cherries. A short but delightful strawberry finish. Tannins are light, almost to the point of non-existence. Not a fantastic example of spanish red, but for the price ($8 on sale at Albertson's), it'll do for a Friday night in.

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  Lord Azrael
04/19/2009
Vina Magana - Dignus Crianza
2004 Vina Magana - Dignus Crianza
Red Regional Blend
Spain - Navarra
2004 Vina Magana - Dignus Crianza

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  tommy , 95%
05/16/2006
Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Chardonnay
2004 Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Chardonnay
White Chardonnay
Spain - Navarra
2004 Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Chardonnay

Pale yellow gold in color. The nose is smokey with buttered oak, lime and nuts. In the mouth the acidity is high with a creamy overall mouthfeel. Flavors are of strong pineapple, oak, lime, and slight bitter grapefruit on the finish. Nice wine. 3/5

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  Ryan Opaz , 100%
Blogger
05/20/2009
Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Viura/Chardonnay
2007 Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Viura/Chardonnay
White Viura
Spain - Navarra
2007 Nekeas - Vega Sindoa Viura/Chardonnay
88

Great acid and subtle citrus flavors, with a simple refreshing Lemon Perrier finish. Suck it down with pizza.

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  Brant B
06/03/2006
Ochoa - Moscatel Vino Dulce
2005 Ochoa - Moscatel Vino Dulce
White Muscat
Spain - Navarra
2005 Ochoa - Moscatel Vino Dulce

Very clear and light in color. Light floral notes with peach flesh, light black tea notes, pear and minerals. Unctous texture with medium acidty. In the mouth candied peaches, iced tea, and faint lemon show up. 180gr/l sugar 3.5/5

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  Ryan Opaz , 100%
Blogger
06/03/2006
Chivite, Julian - Gran Feudo Moscatel
2005 Chivite, Julian - Gran Feudo Moscatel
White Muscat
Spain - Navarra
2005 Chivite, Julian - Gran Feudo Moscatel

Clear yellow in color. The nose is lightly herbal with lemon zest, and floral hints. Medium sweet with a medium overall acidity. Lemon confit, peach, and nectarine all show in the mouth. Well balanced wine. 3.5/5

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  Ryan Opaz , 100%
Blogger
07/01/2009
Red Guitar - Tempranillo/Garnacha Old Vine
2006 Red Guitar - Tempranillo/Garnacha Old Vine
Red Proprietary Blend
Spain - Navarra
2006 Red Guitar - Tempranillo/Garnacha Old Vine

Ruby in color. Raspberry, Medium Toast. Raspberry, Stoniness, Mineral. Light/Medium bodied. Smooth texture. Medium finish.

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2009  thefienups
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