90
points
Jaspi 2008 Negre Red (Montsant)
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$20
Deep and dark on the nose, with licorice, cola and prune aromas. The palate is chunky and full, albeit a touch soft. Saturated flavors of cola, blackberry and chocolate define it as a rich, modern wine, and the finish is appropriately creamy and stacked with sweetness and depth. A lush blend of Garnacha, Cabernet and two indigenous varieties. Drink now through 2011.
— M.S.
(8/1/2010)
86
points
Jaspi 2007 Negre Red (Montsant)
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$20
Vanilla, caramel, bramble, pepper and spice all appear on the bouquet, while the palate is full in size, with a saturated feel and flavors of sweet berries and plum. It’s a pretty big but not enormous four-grape blend, and overall it’s devoid of tricks or glaring faults.
— M.S.
(11/1/2009)