Bodega Otazu
Premium Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Navarra, Spain
Navarre. A region in northern Spain bordering Basque, La Rioja and Aragon. It’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit. This wine brings me there. Let me tell you about the 2010 Otazu Premium Cuvee Senorio de Otazu. I want to break it down quickly and then opine on the wine specifically.
VISUAL: Clear, ruby on the edges fading to dark twilight deeper in.
NOSE: Slight cherry apple without O2, after a few swirls it opens up to sweet strawberry and banana scent. Very nice, not overpowering or too fruit forward.
PALATE: There’s oak in there, but only slight. Chocolate, barbecue, cherry, pistachio (barely). This is a wine that is sleek and sexy without being too obvious. It’s that girl at the beach who has no idea how beautiful she is, and just wants to throw the frisbee. The wine is NOT a tease, it’s just sweet, beautiful and very cool.
FINISH: No acidity, smooth finish with just a hint of tannins. It finishes without excessive echo.
AND NOW LET ME OPINE: I love this wine. It’s a perfect example of a quality Spanish wine: 50% Can Sauv, 30% Tempranillo, 20% Merlot. It’s a fantastic wine that I could see enjoying with a spicy curry, or even just on it’s own. Grab a bottle of this, a good frisbee disc and head out to the nearest beach for a game of Ultimate Frisbee. You will not be disappointed. My Parker Rating for this is a solid 90 points.
Navarre. A region in northern Spain bordering Basque, La Rioja and Aragon. It’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit. This wine brings me there. Let me tell you about the 2010 Otazu Premium Cuvee Senorio de Otazu. I want to break it down quickly and then opine on the wine specifically.
VISUAL: Clear, ruby on the edges fading to dark twilight deeper in.
NOSE: Slight cherry apple without O2, after a few swirls it opens up to sweet strawberry and banana scent. Very nice, not overpowering or too fruit forward.
PALATE: There’s oak in there, but only slight. Chocolate, barbecue, cherry, pistachio (barely). This is a wine that is sleek and sexy without being too obvious. It’s that girl at the beach who has no idea how beautiful she is, and just wants to throw the frisbee. The wine is NOT a tease, it’s just sweet, beautiful and very cool.
FINISH: No acidity, smooth finish with just a hint of tannins. It finishes without excessive echo.
AND NOW LET ME OPINE: I love this wine. It’s a perfect example of a quality Spanish wine: 50% Can Sauv, 30% Tempranillo, 20% Merlot. It’s a fantastic wine that I could see enjoying with a spicy curry, or even just on it’s own. Grab a bottle of this, a good frisbee disc and head out to the nearest beach for a game of Ultimate Frisbee. You will not be disappointed. My Parker Rating for this is a solid 90 points.
My new favorite bang for buck wine. Thanks, Dad! Leather and big fruit dried apricot to Italian plum, balanced acidity, medium body, tannic finish. Bold and simultaneously drinkable. And like ten bucks. 12 after tax and shipping.
My new favorite bang for buck wine. Thanks, Dad! Leather and big fruit dried apricot to Italian plum, balanced acidity, medium body, tannic finish. Bold and simultaneously drinkable. And like ten bucks. 12 after tax and shipping.
1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2016
With my favorite, spaghetti carbonara 🔥
With my favorite, spaghetti carbonara 🔥
Nov 26th, 2024
Bon vin! Quelques similarités avec le Camul.
Bon vin! Quelques similarités avec le Camul.
May 17th, 2020It’s been a few days so can’t remember specifics but I liked it but didn’t love love it. Would try it again though. Spanish blended wines are an acquired taste I think.
It’s been a few days so can’t remember specifics but I liked it but didn’t love love it. Would try it again though. Spanish blended wines are an acquired taste I think.
Mar 23rd, 2020Excellent wine. Merlot. Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon. Great mix, excellent finish, smooth. Even after 7 days open it still retained its key aromas.
Excellent wine. Merlot. Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon. Great mix, excellent finish, smooth. Even after 7 days open it still retained its key aromas.
Dec 2nd, 20192018 excellent flavour. Very smooth. Enjoyed with beef.
2018 excellent flavour. Very smooth. Enjoyed with beef.
Nov 10th, 2019