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Santa Cruz de Artazu

2005 Navarra Red Blend

The Santa Cruz de Artazu Red Blend from the Navarra region is a stunning expression of the area's potential, crafted in the memorable 2005 vintage. This wine showcases a lovely deep red color that hints at the depth and complexity within. It exhibits a medium-bodied profile, offering a delightful balance between richness and elegance. The acidity is bright, lending a refreshing lift to the palate, while the fruit intensity is prominent, revealing vibrant notes of dark cherries and plums intertwined with subtle herbal undertones. The tannins are well-structured and firm, providing a graceful backbone that enhances its age-worthiness. This captivating blend is off-dry, making it an inviting choice for a variety of culinary pairings, from hearty stews to charcuterie boards. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for further maturation, this wine truly embodies the spirit of Navarra's winemaking artistry.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Spain
Spain

While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.

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