Wine: 2004 Celler de Cantonella Cervoles Tinto
Region: Spain
Sokolin Price: $19.95/btl
Rating: 92 RP
In looking back over our article archive, we decided it was time to call your attention to a Spanish wine from one of their great vintages. Spain is one of the largest wine producing countries, and lately, they've become known for turning out some remarkable bottles. The 2004 vintage was one of its most important and celebrated vintages, and is just downright superb.
The 2004 Celler de Cantonella Cervoles Tinto is an excellent example of how impressive the 2004 vintage is overall. Full of smoke, tobacco, oak, and even a hint of bacon, it was incredibly smooth and silky. Its unbelievable smoothness and approachability honestly surprised us and was completely unexpected. That's the beauty of wine - it can often take you by surprise! This wine is drinking so PERFECTLY right now, and its price tag of $19.95/btl makes this a very easy wine to buy. It may actually be one of the most approachable under-$20/btl wine we've ever tasted! And, that alone makes it a must-have item for your drinking collection. If you happen to prefer whites over reds, we also have the Cervoles Blanco in stock for the same price.
Our recommendation: If you are looking for a great wine that is showing very well right now for a low price, it will be hard to locate any wine better than the 2004 Celler de Cantonella Cervoles Tinto. You and your dinner guests will be TOTALLY pleased and satisfied with this wine!