Variety: Tempranillo/Granacha
Region: Navarra Country: Spain
Year: 2009
Price: $11
Winery Review: Wine from Spain is my newest value red wine – Olé (Spanish for “there you have it” – loosely translated). It is a classic Spanish Rhone style wine – Tempranillo and Garnacha – and is very tasty – Olé. Normally I like Spanish Rioja wines that remind me of a dry, hot summer. However, this one from Navarra is refreshing and interesting -Olé. Rich and smooth but not too easy or sweet with medium tannis and a slight funky odour that isn’t unpleasant. Besides, I like the funk – Olé. - Travis Oke, pullthecork.wordpress.com 2/1/2011
My Review: This Spanish wine is very bold on the nose with a strong acidic bite. Upon further inspection aromas of sweet berries, cranberries, and apples can be detected. Dark purple in color, this is a bold wine that is surprisingly smooth on the tongue. This wine grew on me; it was bold to start off, but lightened and sweetened as I continued to drink it. Once I got used to Red Guitar it was enjoyable, but it isn't one to take lightly.
Food: I did not try this wine with food.
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