Monday, August 31, 2009

Quick-Sip: Navarran Red Blend

Magaña Calchetas (2006)
Bodegas Viña Magaña
Merlot | Cabernet Sauvignon | Malbec
D.O. Navarra

Appearance: Deep, stained tears, garnet to brick in color.

Nose: Clean, black fruit, brambles, mineral, olive, dried fruit.

Palate: Dry, full bodied, medium- acid, med+ tannin, plum, oak, raspberry, floral; needs time to open or age.