2018 Artazu Pasos de San Martin Garnacha – Premium Spanish Red Wine | 95JS/93WA

Discover Artazu’s exceptional 2018 Grenache from Spain’s Navarra region—a masterful blend of tradition and terroir celebrated by top critics worldwide. This limited-release red wine earned a staggering 95 points from James Suckling for its vivid complexity: tangy red berry flavors dance alongside Mediterranean herbs like thyme and rosemary, while hints of cigar box and floral iodine add depth to its aromatic profile. On the palate, it delivers medium-bodied elegance with polished tannins that frame juicy dark cherry notes in a seamless balance of power and finesse—a wine that feels both approachable today yet built for aging gracefully over time.

Crafted from 40-year-old Grenache vines rooted in limestone-rich soils of Navarra’s cooler San Martín de Unx zone, this wine captures the region’s unique climate extremes—warmer in hot years yet crisp enough to retain freshness even in warmer vintages like 2018. Aged just nine months in French oak barrels ensures its vibrant fruit-forward character remains center stage while adding subtle spice undertones without over-oaking. Wine Advocate praised its “pure” expression of terroir at 93 points, highlighting its refined tannins and clean finish—a testament to meticulous winemaking practices that skipped production entirely for underperforming vintages like 2017.

Pair this versatile Spanish red with hearty dishes like grilled lamb or enjoy it as an elegant sipping wine at 14.5% ABV—its balanced acidity makes it equally suited to casual meals or special occasions alike.Price and availability may vary; vintage date could differ from pictured.