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Gran Feudo Reserva 2004
NZD $27.95 NZD $21.95
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Another example of the great search of quality by every Spanish region, this is from Navarra situated to the north of Rioja and made from a blend of Tempranillo with a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The 2004 vintage is one of the best vintages in the last 25 years and offers an array of smoked meats, leather, tobacco and cigar box with good acidity, depth and purity. A wine that at six years of age is starting to drink magnificently but will also improve with further aging. A wine that at $21.95 equals many others at $50.00
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Gran Feudo Reserva "Vinas Viejas" 2004
NZD $44.95 NZD $39.95
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This is outstanding, 2004 is a classic vintage that it will go down as one of the best in recent memory, made from old vines it has the power and concentration that you would expect from a $100 wine. From Navarra, situated to the north of Rioja and made from a blend of Tempranillo with a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it offers an array of smoked meats, leather, tobacco and cigar box with good acidity, enormous depth, purity and focus. A little young but approachable and will also cellar for another 4/5 years. When you take quality ratio price it is just unbeatable.
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Chivite Coleccion 125 Reserva 2004
NZD $89.95
The Senorio de Arinzano estate was made to produce the best Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon parcels to be made under Chivite's Coleccion 125 label. These grapes are twice selected and hand harvested then matured for 17 months in new Allier French oak barriques. Chivite has raised the profile of wines from Navarra which were always considered second to Rioja. This 2004 Reserva is the equivalent of a very good second growth from Bordeaux at half the price. The wine is dense, intensely perfumed with grip and substance. It offers a lush and sweet texture but yet is still remaining full bodied, balanced with an all round velvety feel. Drink now or cellar for up to 10 years.
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Chivite Coleccion 125 Reserva 2001
NZD $89.95
The Senorio de Arinzano estate was made to produce the best Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon parcels to be made under Chivite's Coleccion 125 label. These grapes are twice selected and hand harvested then matured for 17 months in new Allier French oak barriques. Chivite has raised the profile of wines from Navarra which were always considered second to Rioja. This 2001 Reserva is the equivalent of a very good second growth from Bordeaux at half the price. The wine is dense, intensely perfumed with grip and substance. It offers a lush and sweet texture but yet is still remaining full bodied, balanced with an all round velvety feel. Drink now or cellar for up to 10 years.
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Chivite Pago de Arinzano 2001
NZD $254.95 NZD $229.95
A super charged, super concentrated wine that has just been awarded Pago status, Spain’s highest level classification and as Chivite’s winemaker and president Fernando Chivite puts it “In order to attain Pago status, you need to demonstrate that you have a particular terroir and the wines have a track record of excellence”. Having tried this it reminded me of a cross between a 1st growth Pauillac, a Burgundy Grand Cru or a gran Bussia Barolo, in reality it was none of them, it had its own personality and charisma. Very young at the moment, however you can tell that it was built to last, beautifully layered with masses of ripe fruit, soft caressing tannins and an unbelievable middle palate, expressive and persistent, wonderful purity and pinpoint accuracy. For those wanting to experience a First Growth quality Bordeaux without wanting to pay the price, this is for you, try a bottle and ideally cellar it for 10-15 years.
