Bodegas Volver, Tarima Monastrell 2015, Alicante, Spain
Tasting Note: A standard Monastrell that solidly delivers the grape.[Read more]
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Familia Castaño Monastrell 2014 – A Good Consumer-Leaning Price-to-Value Ratio
Familia Castaño, Monastrell 2014, Yecla, Spain
Tasting Note: This wine is from the Yecla region of Spain which is well-known for monastrell or mourvédre as it’s known elsewhere.[Read more]
Bodegas Ego Goru Verde 2013 – A Full-Throttle Monastrell
Bodegas Ego, Goru Verde 2013, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: Monastrell (aka mourvedre) shines brightly in Spain where high temperatures are necessary to fully ripen the grape.[Read more]
Sabeo Monastrell 2016 – A Biodynamic Wine That Sucker Punches Your Expectations
Sabeo, Monastrell 2016, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: For those who think organic and biodynamic wines are weak and flimsy, behold this biodynamically produced monastrell (mourvédre) from Jumilla, Spain where the grape sings and sucker-punches your preconceptions.[Read more]
Hilanda Monastrell 2014 – Red Zinfandel Fans Take Notice
Hilanda, Monastrell 2014, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: A sturdy red with black fruit and cedar notes that would pair well with grilled meats, especially if you’re a fan of red zinfandel.[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]
Chopo Monastrell 2015 – Average, Flabby & Slightly Out of Balance
Chopo, Monastrell 2015, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: An average monastrell (or mourvédre) from Spain that that doesn’t match in spirit with its snazzy label.[Read more]
Solnia Monastrell – A Boorish, Oaf of a Monastrell
Solnia, Monastrell, Spain
Tasting Note: A boorish, oaf of a monastrell that is not an elegant dinner companion.[Read more]
Chopo 2014 – A Simple Monastrell & Syrah Blend
Chopo 2014, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: Overall a simple, straight forward, middle-of-the pack monastrell and syrah blend.[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]
