Rubber, smoke and a bit of char combine to give this Garnacha-Graciano blend a hard exterior. The palate is reasonably round, with roasted berry flavors. Finishes a little stewy and slightly tomatoey and herbal, but overall it’s a good wine with true Navarran character.——M.S.(7/1/2011)—— 86

This ripe red offers lots of blackberry, sweet cherry, smoke and spice flavors. Balanced, with bright acidity and a juicy finish. Easy to like. Garnacha and Graciano. Drink now through 2010. 15,000 cases made.??–AN??Region: Spain / Navarra Select to Add

Red values under $25. Recommended and tasted, but no tasting note given.

The 2004 Sur is 65% Garnacha and 35% Graciano. Medium ruby in color, it exhibits bright red cherry and red currant aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with a supple texture and no hard edges, this tasty wine can be drunk with pleasure over the next 1-2 years. It is an excellent value. Importer: Andres Arribas, Wine Associates Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ; (908) 534-8946