Varietal: Navarra (50% Tempranillo; 25% Merlot; 25% Cabernet Sauvignon)
Region: Spain
Cost: $11
Robust color with floral and fruit aromas. Â Flavors of ripe fruit that pair well with meat, pasta, or cheese.
Recommendations: I’ve become a huge fan of Spanish wines over the last few years, and so I never pass up the opportunity to enjoy one. Â I let the bottle open up a bit before pouring the first glass, and that’s definitely what I would recommend with this bottle. Â The 13% alcohol/volume of this wine could have been overwhelming if I hadn’t allowed the wine to open, and even after letting the bottle stand for a bit, I found that the wine was better after I let it sit in my glass for a few minutes.
Paired with a meal of herb-lime chicken and garlic green beans, the wine held up well without overwhelming the dish, something that I’m always wary of when pairing red wine with white meat. Â The flavors of crushed fruit were enjoyable without being too bold, and as the wine opened up, I definitely found myself enjoying it more and more.
For somebody looking to get into Spanish wine, this is a great one to consider, especially at this price. Â I’m always in the market for a good value wine, and this certainly fit the bill. Â Worth checking out.
Special thanks to Wine & Beer Westpark for supplying the wine for this review.
