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2005 Bodegas Vina Magana Merlot Navarra
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2005 Bodegas Vina Magana Merlot Navarra

Producer: Bodegas Vina Magana
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Merlot
Origin: Spain
Region: Navarra

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91 Points | International Wine Cellar , July/August 2008

($50; only the third vintage for this bottling, which was previously made in 2001 and 1990) Ruby-red. Seductively perfumed bouquet of spiced cherry, plum, fresh rose and Asian spices. Weighty and sweet, with deep red and dark berry flavors framed by surprisingly nervy acidity. Gains firmness on the finish, which is impressively palate-staining and persistent. No problem drinking this now. (Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY)

92 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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