Viña Sardasol Reserva 2001
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This Tempranillo, Cabernet & Merlot blend from Navarra, one of Spain's very best up-and-coming regions, just won a Gold Medal at the prestigious Vinalies Internationales competition in Paris.
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Release Notes:
Viña Sardasol Reserva is a blend of 50% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Merlot, from vines that grew in chalky-clay, pebbly soils common to the area. Navarra’s climate benefits from the moderating influences of both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, and is protected from France’s Mistral winds by the Pyrenees Mountains. These features allow the grapes to ripen fully before being harvested and sent to Virgen Blanca’s modern winemaking facilities. The resultant wine spends 18 months in a mixture of French and American oak, followed by another 18 months aging in bottles.
Tasting Notes:
Deep red color with hints of brick tile color. Gentle aromas of black fruit, oak, tobacco, leather and even coconut (from the American oak). Dry and concentrated with good spice, vanilla, and cherry fruit notes. Balanced and pleasant with a nice finish. Good with pork, beef stew, grilled meats, mature cheeses, and spicy Spanish cuisine. Can age for another 5 to 8 years.
Navarra's Castelo de Javier.
Winery:
In 1956 a small group of winemakers in the village of Lerin decided to band together to create and market quality wines. Together, they founded Bodega Virgen Blanca, sharing their... Read more
Region:
Navarra is one of the northernmost wine regions in Spain whose principal tourist attraction is the annual running of the bulls in Pamplona. The area is also featured in two of... Read more
Country:
Overview
In comparison to its European counterparts, many consider Spanish wines to have a very high ratio between quality and price. Indeed, many French winemakers have moved to Spain, convinced that they... Read more
The 12th century Church of Santa Maria de Eunate in Navarra.
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