Winery - Bodegas Navarro López
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sweet and mildly candied on the bouquet, and then it clamps down firmly in the mouth with hard Cabernet tannins and lightly herbal, candied flavors of medicinal black cherry. Decent but not special; finishes sticky and candied.
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Bodegas Navarro López Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon - 2009
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Quite strange and funky smelling, with uncommon grass, floral, hickory and blueberry aromas. The palate feels fine but has a sweet, faux-weedy core flavor that’s offset by candied berry flavors. Tastes of licorice and lactic creaminess on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Cabernet-Tempranillo blend is even-keeled and solid from start to finish. The palate shows good raspberry and cherry fruit, and the mouthfeel holds its form until the very end, when a touch of tomato and oak enter the picture. A nice wine for the money.
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Bodegas Navarro López Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A nose of sweet cherries and raspberry is limited due to some damp funk, but with time the wine shows unimpeded freshness and pretty good blackberry flavors. It’s modestly lush, with a controlled mouthfeel and a mild, balanced finish. Fresh, tasty and uncomplicated.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rhubarb and brambly black cherry aromas set up sweet, candied, fairly forced red-berry flavors that have a green element and a slightly cloying feel. The palate has some weight and creaminess to it, but also the sugary feel you get when eating cotton candy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Foxy and rough, with a nose that is reminiscent of a wet dog. The palate is blanched out and rather green, while any sweetness the wine has comes across as burnt brown sugar.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Classic in every sense, from the early aromas of dill butter to the dry, acid-driven palate to the light, crisp finish. In a world where so many wines are going ripe and heavy, this one holds steady to the traditional. So if you’re looking for an old-school Spanish red to go with tortilla espanola or lamb chops, this will do the trick.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not often do you come across an aged Valdepeñas red, especially one with style, structure and character. The nose of dried fruits and spices also features cigar box and tomato, while the palate of red plum, cherry and tomato is mature. With some length and intensity to the finish, this is perfect to drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Immediately this wine plays soft and raisiny. The nose has a stout molasses component, and the palate is sweet and vanilla-infused. A sticky strawberry flavor is sweetened up by coconut and vanilla on the finish. Not well balanced. Imported by Quintessential Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Burnt rubber and a certain stemmy, roasted character is draped over the nose and palate. It has a decent, normal feel to it but the flavors of strawberry and raspberry are herbal and burnt. Tastes and smells rubbery and not fully clean.
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