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Guelbenzu 2005 EVO Red (Ribera del Queiles)

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Price $30

The Evo ’05 is composed, lively and impressive. The tobacco, coffee, leather and balsamic fruit aromas are lovely, while the berry, plum, herb, chocolate and tobacco flavors are integrated and graceful. Drink now through 2012. — M.S. (8/1/2009)

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Guelbenzu 2005 Azul Red (Ribera del Queiles)

Price $18

The excellent 2005 Azul is stout and secure, with a ripe, clean and modern bouquet that’s backed up by a chewy, toasty flavor profile that pours on the black fruit and character. With roundness, tannic grip and good acidity, this wine is in perfect balance and is delivering the most it can. Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. — M.S. (8/1/2009)

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Guelbenzu 1996 Lautus Red (Navarra)

Price $58

A smoky, cedar nose starts this wine off, followed by plum and black-olive flavors. Finishes with great depth and richness. A well-structured wine that is a blend of Tempranillo (50%), Merlot (30%), Garnacha (10%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Lautus is the Latin word for “magnificent,” and is made only in years the winery considers exceptional. —C.S. — C.S. (4/1/2002)

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Guelbenzu 1999 Lautus Red (Navarra)

Price $45

This mixed bag of Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet and Garnacha sings a sweet tune. The nose is powerful; there’s an early punch of oak then dill, earth and red fruit. Clearly this wine benefited from some healthy sunshine in ’99. It’s eminently ripe and full of cassis and black-plum flavors. With some marzipan and bitter chocolate on the finish, it racks up plenty of… — M.S. (3/1/2004)

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Guelbenzu 2009 Vierlas Red (Ribera del Queiles)

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Price $14

The bouquet is robust, with bold aromas of berry, tobacco, root and tree bark. It feels flush, full and balanced, with licorice and blackberry flavors that are backed by nice acidity. This is a grabby and meaty blend of 80% Syrah, 10% Merlot and 10% Graciano. — M.S. (11/1/2012)

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Guelbenzu 1998 EVO Red (Navarra)

Price $22

— C.S. (4/1/2002)

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Guelbenzu 2000 Azul Red (Ribera del Arlanza)

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Price $13

Pretty aromas of cherry, leather and baking spices lead into a sturdy, structured palate featuring dark plum and bitter chocolate flavors. The finish is hard and a bit tannic, but in a way that indicates there’s a good foundation for aging. Cherry and cola are the lasting flavor impressions. Drink now or hold for a year or two. — M.S. (11/1/2002)

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Guelbenzu 2001 EVO Red (Navarra)

Price $20

Broad-shouldered and bold, but like all Guelbenzu wines, it applies the brakes where necessary. Herbal, terroir-driven characteristics pop up in between the red berry, plum and oak flavors, giving it some boost and nuance. And it gets better with airing, as it delivers coffee and buttery oak at the end. — M.S. (3/1/2004)

Most Reviewed Designations

Azul EVO Hoppe Jardin Küme Lautus Vierlas

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Blend Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère Chardonnay Red Blend Tempranillo Blend

2010 Gauthier Rockin H Ranch Vineyards

Lots to like in this dry, smoothly tannic Pinot. It has complex berry…

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