89
points
Señorío de Sarria 2005 Viñedo No. 9 Cabernet Sauvignon (Navarra)
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$15
Cabernet Sauvignon from Navarra is always going to be vintage-dependent, so in a perfect year like 2005 a wine like this shows its best. The nose offers coconut, dill and cedar, which sets the stage for a lengthy, honest palate of roasted berry, cola, herb and tobacco flavors. Not a sweet or “fruity” style per se, but a cut above and a good terroir wine that…
— M.S.
(6/1/2009)
87
points
Señorío de Sarria 2008 Rosado Grenache (Navarra)
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$10
Clean, fresh and layered up front, with peach, cherry and nectarine flavors and then apricot on the finish. The feel is good throughout, with no excess weight or sweetness. An uncomplicated, no-frills rosé, which is what Navarra and Señoría de Sarria do best.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
87
points
Señorío de Sarria 2001 Reserva Especial Red (Navarra)
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$65
Here’s a classic Navarran blend, complete with herbal, leafy, some might say vegetal aromas and flavors. But in between the tomato and herbs are sweet plum and cherry notes, good depth and texture, and solid, serious tannins. If green notes are not a total turn-off, then add a couple of points. If that stuff bothers you, this will not be your bag. Imported by…
— M.S.
(4/1/2006)