Artazuri 2006
Region: Navarra, Spain
Winery: Bodegas y Vinedos Artazu
Variety: Garnacha

Artardi, Rioja, Spain

We have brought this wine in from our fanatical Rioja producer, Artard,i and its a beauty. From 70 year grenache old vines made by Artardi's brilliant winemaker, Juan Carlos Lopez de la Calle. "Zesty redcurrant, strawberry, cranberry on the nose, with notes of dusty minerals and white pepper adding interest. Tangy and energetic on the palate, the red fruit flavours sharply etched and pure. Firming juicy acids help to carry the strawberry tone through a spicy, long finish. As in most recent vintages, an outstanding bargain. 90/100." S.Tanzer. From the Navarra region in Spain, which is south of Rioja ( Central Northern Spain. )

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