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El Chaparral Old Vines Garnacha 2014 Wine Review

El Chaparral Old Vines Garnacha 2014

El Chaparral Old Vines Garnacha 2014

Navarra DO, Spain

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.3%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: El Chaparral

Agent: John Hanna & Sons Limited

Natalie's Score: 88/100

A smooth, full-bodied Spanish red wine made from Garnacha grapes aka Grenache. Aromas of blackberry and plum with dark spices.

Garnacha food pairings: lamb burgers, stuffed roasted red peppers.

This El Chaparral Old Vines Garnacha 2014 was reviewed on June 5, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2010  2010 

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Greg Hughes rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

This Grenache, sourced from 60-100 year old vines, comes from along the Ebro, in Spain. Ancient, knobbly bush vines produced this easy to drink and approachable wine. It impossibly hides a high alcohol and gushes fruit.
Deep purple, with pink and ruby hues.
Great aromas of violets, blackberry jam, bruised strawberry, balsamic, and vanilla.
Lots of bluish-black fruit to the palate. Damson plum, strawberry and extra conentrated vanilla and a tart red candy (think swedish berries) finish.
Partial carbonic and minimal oak. This would be great with smoked salmon, or tenderloin with root veggies.

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