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Wine Reviews: Navarro Correas

Navarro Correas

RATING
89
2001 Navarro Correas Gran Reserva Altos del Rio
Malbec, Mendoza, $23

Deeply colored, with a potent bouquet of leather, earth, lavender, chocolate and boysenberry. Tastes and feels fresh, courtesy of pulsing acidity. That same acidity works to amplify the berry-cherry fruit, which is nicely accented by notes of coffee. One of NC’s best Malbec efforts we’ve tried. — M.S. (12/1/2003)

Palm Bay International

89 Navarro Correas 2001 Gran Reserva Altos del Rio Malbec Mendoza $23

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RATING
89
2001 Navarro Correas Gran Reserva Altos del Rio
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, $23

Big and attractive, with a nice blend of black cherry, rose petal, cinnamon and rubber. Quite bright on the palate, with cherry, blackberry, coffee and chocolate. With all these descriptors you can see that it’s flavorful. It’s also spunky and fairly dark. — M.S. (2/1/2004)

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89 Navarro Correas 2001 Gran Reserva Altos del Rio Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza $23

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RATING
89
2003 Navarro Correas Colección Privada
Malbec, Mendoza, $10
A Best Buy

Jammy and fresh, with hints of raspberry and rhubarb. In the mouth, it’s fairly rich, with black plum and chocolate. It successfully plays both sides of the fence: It’s medium-weight and not overdone, yet it packs punch and offers layers of creamy fruit. A high-water mark for this winery. — M.S. (3/1/2005)

Palm Bay International

89 Navarro Correas 2003 Colección Privada Malbec Mendoza $10

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RATING
87
2001 Navarro Correas Ultra
Bordeaux Blend, Mendoza, $27

Aromatic, with blueberry and dried jerky scents. Good fruit with earthy, chocolaty nuances creates a pretty palate that follows the nose nicely. On the downside, it turns thin toward the end. But it manages to stay juicy; in some ways it tastes like Zinfandel. — M.S. (2/1/2004)

Palm Bay International

87 Navarro Correas 2001 Ultra Bordeaux Blend Mendoza $27

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RATING
87
2002 Navarro Correas Colección Privada
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, $11
A Best Buy

A touch of rubber mixes with aromas of cassis and blackberry to set the stage for a juicy, fresh palate loaded with cherry and plum flavors. Nothing crazy here, just solid red wine that makes the grade at all check points. Imported by Palm Bay Imports. — M.S. (11/15/2005)

Palm Bay International

87 Navarro Correas 2002 Colección Privada Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza $11

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RATING
86
2003 Navarro Correas Colección Privada
Merlot, Mendoza, $11
A Best Buy

Displays character and moderate richness, as any good Merlot should. The palate offers enough dark, smoky fruit to satisfy red-wine lovers, while there’s a pleasant smoothness to the mouthfeel. Finishes with a smack of hickory and smoked meat along with blackberry and zest. Imported by Palm Bay Imports. — M.S. (11/15/2005)

Palm Bay International

86 Navarro Correas 2003 Colección Privada Merlot Mendoza $11

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RATING
85
2003 Navarro Correas Colección Privada
Chardonnay, Mendoza, $11

Apple, wax bean and vanilla carry the nose to a palate of ripe melon and lemon. Shows good weight and balance, with a touch of oily meatiness. Imported by Palm Bay Imports. — M.S. (11/15/2005)

Palm Bay International

85 Navarro Correas 2003 Colección Privada Chardonnay Mendoza $11

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RATING
85
2003 Navarro Correas Coleccion Privada
Syrah, Mendoza, $11

Adequately spicy, with some meatiness to the nose. In the mouth, there's tangy cherry, modest tannin and some minor chocolate notes. Starts out tight and rubbery before opening up some; finishes deeper than it begins. — M.S. (4/1/2006)

Palm Bay International

85 Navarro Correas 2003 Coleccion Privada Syrah Mendoza $11

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RATING
84
2002 Navarro Correas Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, $19

Moderately powerful, with red plum, tomato and spicy wood to the nose. The palate registers as nondescript, with standard fruit and oak. Grabby tannins, butter and vanilla dominate the finish. Seems more acidic and hard than ideal. Imported by Palm Bay Imports. — M.S. (11/15/2005)

Palm Bay International

84 Navarro Correas 2002 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza $19

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