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Olvena 2004 Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon (Somontano)
- $22
Ripeness is evident in the wine’s earthy nose, which blends prune, tire rubber and spice with good results. Serious and medium-bodied for Cabernet Sauvignon, with a cascade of red-berry flavors followed closely by a wave of dry oak and mocha. Shows some drying tannins and a peppery aftertaste. Drink now–2009.
— M.S.
(10/1/2008)
Olvena 2005 Cuatro Red (Somontano)
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- $40
Cuatro implies four grapes blended together, and the nose on this Tempranillo/Cab/Merlot/Syrah mix is a bit leathery and tight. In the mouth, it’s linear and borderline lean, with plum and bramble flavors backstopped by tomato and herb notes. Juicy, intense and solid, but not overly generous or evolved. Typical Somontano red wine.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
Olvena 2004 Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Red (Somontano)
- $14
A ripe and spicy blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet and Merlot from Somontano, an improving region near the Pyrenees. Licorice and spicy oak scents accent the nose, while the palate pulses with raspberry, currant and barrel-based vanilla. Shows good drive before finishing mildly drying and resiny.
— M.S.
(10/1/2008)
Olvena 2007 Chardonnay (Somontano)
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- $15
Dusty and plump up front, with a hint of melon. The palate is round and easygoing, with moderate acidity supporting baked apple and melon flavors. On the finish it’s pithy and slightly bitter, but for the most part it holds onto its form and freshness.
— M.S.
(4/1/2009)
Olvena 2006 Hache Garnacha-Syrah Red (Somontano)
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- $65
Round, big and medicinal, with clumsy, roasted berry fruit aromas. The palate isn’t overly charming, and the flavors of tomato paste, cranberry and herbal red fruit are curious. Finishes cleansing and zesty, but with another wave of tomato-based flavors. Shows a lot of cool-climate, mountain influence.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
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