88
points
Viñedos y Bodegas Pablo 2008 Menguante Garnacha (Cariñena)
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$12
Sweet, ripe, rich and a little baked on the bold bouquet, with a good mouthfeel, layered blackberry and plum fruit, and then a long, robust and clean finish. As value-priced Garnacha from Spain goes, this is on the dot.
— M.S.
(5/1/2011)
87
points
Viñedos y Bodegas Pablo 2007 Menguante Tempranillo (Cariñena)
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$14
Smooth and ripe smelling, with clean berry aromas. Cherry, plum and pepper are the lead flavors, and the feel is tangy, zippy and clampy, but exceedingly fresh. Not a lot of richness, depth or body here, but it’s pure, clean wine with common appeal.
— M.S.
(4/1/2010)
86
points
Viñedos y Bodegas Pablo 2007 Menguante Garnacha (Cariñena)
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$10
Young, jumpy and slightly candied, but that’s just fine given the price range it’s playing in. To get old-vines Garnacha for a song is not uncommon, yet this wine’s thick, fruity palate goes beyond the norm. And with a round mouthfeel built on light-framed tannins, it’s easygoing as can be. Drink now, but don’t put it under the microscope.
— M.S.
(4/1/2009)