Vinessens, La Casica Del Abuelo 2016, Alicante, Spain
Tasting Note: Black-fruit, leather and hints of cigar box abound in this monastrell-dominated red blend.[Read more]
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Bajel Pirata El Poder Del Mar Monastrell 2019 – Underwhelming; There is Better Monastrell Out There to Enjoy
Bajel Pirata, El Poder Del Mar Monastrell 2019, Alicante, Spain
Tasting Note: An underwhelming, monastrell that lacks concentration and depth that is characteristic of so much mourvedre.[Read more]
Bodegas Volver Tarima Monastrell 2015 – Solidly Delivers
Bodegas Volver, Tarima Monastrell 2015, Alicante, Spain
Tasting Note: A standard Monastrell that solidly delivers the grape.[Read more]
Campañia de Vinos Telmo Rodríguez Al-Muvedre Tinto Monastrell 2013 – Could Have More Flavor Concentration
Campañia de Vinos Telmo Rodríguez, Al-Muvedre Tinto Monastrell 2013, Alicante, Spain
Tasting Note: Alicante, Spain area of Spain is famous for producing monastrell (mourvédre) which requires hot temperatures to ripen fully.[Read more]
Enrique Mendoza La Tremenda Monastrell 2012 – Tastes Like a French Winemaker’s Take on the Grape
Enrique Mendoza, La Tremenda Monastrell 2012, Alicante, Spain
Tasting Note: A restrained monastrell that I suspect results from a French winemaker’s take on the grape in Spain (that’s just a guess based on taste; not research).[Read more]
