Reviews & Ratings

2005 Guelbenzu Spanish Red "EVO"

Winery: Guelbenzu

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "EVO"

Wine Category: Spanish Red

Grape blend: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, & 19% Tempranillo

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Ribera del Queiles

State or country: Spain

Price: $30

Cases produced: 5,000

KWG Score: 92.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (97.99-94)

Review date: July 23, 2008

Wine Review: This very dark purple wine is almost black. It opens with a heavenly ripe blackberry like bouquet with hints of spice and vanilla. On the palate, this medium to full bodied wine is very smooth, silky, and very well balanced. It displays delicious cherry vanilla flavors with notes of black licorice and mint. The finish is pretty dry with tannins that persist for a really long time. This is clearly one of the best Spanish wines that I have had recently and it would be a perfect match for a grilled T-Bone steak. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Brilliant and deep red-pillory cherry with high layer. Complex wine where black fruits are emphasized, nuances of cigar layer and minerals from our soils. Power entrance in mouth with fresh by the way of the mouth. Elegant wine, corpulent and well balanced. There is toasted thanks to the well integrated wood, spices notes as nail and black pepper.

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