The Logos Project I and II Estate
First a bit of background. Both Escudero's old winery and the new Valsacro facility are in Rioja Baja (southern part), bordering the province of Navarra in an area where DOCa Rioja and DO Navarra territory run together. Over the last 20 years or so, Amador has worked as consulting winemaker in a number of Navarra co-ops. This allowed him to identify a series particularly promising of old vines plantings in the area. Once the Valsacro project was up and running and the new winery in production, he decided to launch the Navarra project. In many ways, it's a mirror of the Valsacro project: old vines, careful grape selection, top quality oak and post-ageing barrel selection.
The Logos Project I and II Vineyards
The vineyards used include: Garnacha (70+ years), Tempranillo (50 years) and Cabernet Sauvignon (25 years). Cabernet is not an accepted variety in Rioja, but some 25 years ago, Navarra authorized the use of this "foreign" grape. This makes these among the oldest Cabernet plantings in the area.
To comply with DO Navarra regulations, the wines must be made grapes grown in Navarra, and be produced, aged and bottled there as well. The selection and vinification was done at the Monteagudo co-op and the ageing done in the cellars of an older winery across the street which had been unused for some time. The grapes from the selected vineyards were taken to the co-op, where a selection process set aside only the very best grapes for Logos I, keeping the remainder for Logos II.
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For our 2018 Napa Valley Quilt Reserve, we tasted the developing wine throughout the fermentation and aging processes, then set aside the very best 2% for this reserve bottling. Our lot selection was based on intensity, complexity and boldness of expression that could withstand a longer aging cycle and heavier use of new French oak.
Tasting Notes
Deep Ruby Red in color with aromas of black currant, bright cherry, toffee, blackberry, marionberry pie and notes of dark chocolate. Rich and satisfying on the palate with flavors of boysenberry jam, black cherry pie filling, and cocoa layered with notes of vanilla and hazelnut. A full-bodied Cabernet with layers of concentrated black fruit, bright acidity and excellent balance. A long, velvety and satisfying finish, enjoy this stellar vintage now and for years to come!
Powerful and rich tasting, this wine from Joseph Wagner is velvety in texture and spicy in aroma. It drips with jammy Port like flavors that are backed by fine-grained tannins that tightened a bit on the finish for a good grip. Best from 2025.
-Tasting Panel 97 Points
A ruby red garnet color, ripe fruit aromas, dried fruits, hints of licorice and scents of vanilla. Robust and harmonious in the mouth, a rich texture. The wine is only produced in the best vintages.
The grapes are coming from a vineyard planted at 400 meters above sea level. The soil is mainly marl and limestone.
The density of vines per hectare is 5,000 plants, which is equivalent to 2,000 vines per acre.
The pruning technique used is cordon
The grapes used are 100% Sangiovese grosso
Alcoholic fermentation was done in tank, while the Malo-Lactic fermentation was carried in oak barrels.
Wine was then aged for one year in big French oak barrels and 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels.
Review:
A super-intense and rich wine full of detail and deep, vibrant minerality. Dark cherries and dark berries, restrained and precise, are allied to potpourri and smoky woodland aromas. Leather and tobacco on the nose as well. Firm tannins on the palate with crisp acidity, full body and a savory finish, stern and chocolaty. Drink or hold.
-James Suckling 94 Points