Tandem Ars Nova 2016
Complex nose and palate with black and red fruits and wild scrubland herbs. Fresh, elegant and long. A powerful expression of the Yerri Valley.
Victoria Moore in the Daily Telegraph wrote "A very well-meshed, smooth blend of cabernet sauvignon, tempranillo and merlot from the Navarra region of Spain. You can really smell the cassis flavour of the blackcurrant, but there’s also a roundness and brightness – the wine has a smooth texture and a refreshing edge."
| RRP | £16.25 |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcoholic strength | 14.5% |
| Awards | 90 Pts, James Suckling, 2023 |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Navarra |
| Subregion | Yerri Valley |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Tempranillo 40%, Merlot 20% |
| Body | D |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Tandem is the brainchild of José Maria Fraile and Alicia Eyaralar, two of the leading lights in the Navarra winemaking scene. Committed to making the best wines in the region with minimal intervention in the vineyards and winery, Tandem is cited by critics as ‘cutting edge’ Navarra. The grapes are cultivated in the heart of the Yerri Valley, which is recognised as the best area for quality wine in the region. Respect for nature is an obsession - they follow the precepts of sustainable viticulture, while maintaining the vineyard’s health and viability. In the winery, a minimum intervention approach is also taken to ensure the grapes reflect their true character and terroir. In 2019, Tandem were certified Vegan and accredited the internationally recognised ‘V label’ by the European Vegetarian Union.
