Description
Critic Robert Parker notes: "the wines of Rioja have taken a back-seat to the gorgeously ripe, inexpensive, fruit-driven reds of once-overlooked Navarra." Here's proof that Navarra competes on value and quality - a fruity, barrel-aged, mellow red with echoes of good Rioja.

Pagos de Cirsus is leading the way. Owned by film producer Iñaki Nuñez and with dynamic winemaker Maïtena Barrero in charge, the estate has already earned an impressive haul of rave reviews and top awards.

This is made from hand-picked Merlot, Tempranillo and Cabernet and is aged for nine months in premium American and French oak in the cellar's magnificent barrel hall. The result - juicy, mellow perfection!

"Attractive red and black fruit aromas and spicy oak notes. A silky-smooth harmony of ripe redcurrant, cassis and damson flavours - underpinned by a smooth layer of vanilla oak. Perfect with lamb."

Mundus Vini International Wine Competition 2007, Germany