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    Albret French Oak - A Smooth Spanish Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 22, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 20% Tempranillo from Spain. SRP of $8 and available at that price, but may be hard to find.

    Sample received courtesy Wines of Navarra for review purposes.

    From the bottle:

    "Vineyard: Tempranillo from Finca Carrascal of Caparosso, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from Albret of Cadreita
    Varietals: Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
    Barrels: Ageing in French oak barrels for 9 months
    Bottle Ageing: 9 months
    Recommend serving temperature 16-18°C. 13.5% Alcohol"

    Another wine from the Kingdom of Navarra in Spain that does not disappoint. The 2007 Albret French Oak exhibits a whole bunch of aromas: ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, vanilla, spice, and even some floral notes. It tastes of dark fruit, with some pepper and vanilla. The finish is dry, with nice tannins, and of medium length. This is a smooth, drinkable wine with good balance and is quite nice at only $8.

    See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here.


    Taste Rating: 7              Cost Rating: 9
    Overall Rating: 7.5

    Recommended Buy


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    2009 Otazu Chardonnay - A Wine From the Magic Kingdom
    2010 Gran Feudo Rosado - A Spanish Rosado That Can't Close the Deal
    2010 Señorío de Sarría Rosado Viñedo No 5 - A Successful Spanish Rosé Without an Abundance of Fruit
    2010 Bodegas San Martin Senorio de UNX Garnacha - A Blackberry Bomb
    2008 Malon de Echaide Tinto Roble - A Potential Trader Joe's Superstar
    2008 Bodega Inurrieta SUR - Blackberry gelato in a bottle
    2007 Albret French Oak - A Smooth Spanish Blend
    2010 Ochoa Moscatel De Grano Menudo - 500ml Never Went Down So Easy
    2006 Marco Real Crianza & Wines of Navarra Wrap-up

    Filed Under: Red Blends, Spain, Spain - Navarra

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