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]
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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]
Alma Terra Ponte Single Vineyard Albariño 2015 – Flavor Concentration & Tropical Fruit
Alma Terra, Ponte Single Vineyard Albariño 2015, Rias Baixas, Spain
Tasting Note: Some Albariños can be largely flavorless, but not this one.[Read more]
Latitud 42 Gran Reserva Rioja 2005 – Could Have More Concentration
Latitud 42, Gran Reserva Rioja 2005, Rioja, Spain
Tasting Note: Gran Reservas from Rioja offer great value for the money in the to aged wine, category of which this wine is an example.[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]
Grifoll Declara Tressals Priorat DOCa 2014 – A Fruit-Forward Red Blend
Grifoll Declara Tressals, Priorat DOCa 2014, Spain
Tasting Note: A fruit-forward red blend that doesn’t include the area’s famed grenache.[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]
Juvé & Camps Pinot Noir Brut Rosé Cava – Red Fruit & Yeasty Flavor
Juvé & Camps, Pinot Noir Brut Rosé Cava, Spain
Tasting Note: A spritzy pinot noir cava sparkling wine bursting with red fruit and yeasty flavor.[Read more]
