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Here’s a bottle that proves Navarra makes perfectly mature reds that match up in quality to the best of its near neighbour, Rioja. A beautifully balanced, complex Reserva made from old vine Cabernet aged in oak barrel. Cherry, berry, cocoa and spice.
Tasting notes
Smooth black fruits, touches of spice and vanilla, with a silky finish
Aroma
Bramble fruits, toasty spice and hints of cocoa
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Navarra is one of Spain’s most exciting wine region, and one of the first to break rank and use imposter grapes, like Cabernet, in its wines. Winemakers there haven’t been afraid to experiment either. This lavish, oak matured Reserva red is from a 65 year old winery that’s highly regarded throughout the world. It lies in Puente La Reina, a village situated at a crossroads where two trails on the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage converge. Don Félix Huarte established the estate in 1953, but it was major investment in 2001, in both vineyards and cellar, that saw the most significant step up in quality. This is a top red, using old vine grapes, aged in the best oak barrels. Luscious, long and complex – worth taking time over.