Pago de Cirsus 2004 RED Spain

Critic Robert Parker notes: "the wines of Rioja have taken a back-seat to the gorgeously ripe inexpensive fruit-driven reds of once-overlooked Navarra." Here's proof that Navarra competes on value and quality - a fruity barrel-aged mellow red with echoes of good Rioja. Pagos de Cirsus is leading the way. Owned by film producer I?aki Nu?ez and with dynamic winemaker Maitena Barrero in charge the estate has already earned an impressive haul of rave reviews and top awards. This is made from hand-picked Merlot Tempranillo and Cabernet and is aged for nine months in premium American and French oak in the cellar's magnificent barrel hall. The result - juicy mellow perfection! "Attractive red and black fruit aromas and spicy oak notes. A silky-smooth harmony of ripe redcurrant cassis and damson flavours - underpinned by a smooth layer of vanilla oak. Perfect with lamb."

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Merchant: Sunday Times Wine Club
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