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]
Juan Gil, Monastrell 2014, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: A monastrell with more of a tannin bite than is usual.[Read more]
Bodegas Ego, Fuerza 2011, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: Try your favorite red grape varietal blended with monastrell (mourvédre) from Spain, and see if you like the blend even more; you may discover a new favorite red blend.[Read more]
Bodega Senorio de Barahonda Barrica, Monastrell – Syrah 2012, Yecla, Spain
Tasting Note: If you like primitivo or red zinfandel, try monastrell (i.e., mourvédre) and monastrell-based blends from Spain; you won’t be disappointed.[Read more]
Castillo De Las Zarzas, Vino Blanc, Spain
Tasting Note: If you enjoy a glass of cold water with a twist of lemon, you’ll love this straightforward wine since it’s basically the same thing.[Read more]
Sarasola Sagardoa, Basque Apple Cider, Astigarraga, Basque, Spain
Tasting Note: Bosque cider with complexity especially for those who enjoy a bone-dry cider style.[Read more]
Felix Solis, Los Molinos Airén, Valdepeñas, Spain
Tasting Note: My number one choice for two summers running for a summer house wine that is tart, refreshing and costs less than a CocaCola at Disney World.[Read more]
Cruzares, Castillo De Las Zarzas, Vino Tinto, Spain
Tasting Note: A simple, inexpensive, young, uncomplicated, tart, high-acid Spanish red.[Read more]
Bodegas Luzón Verde 2013, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: As the monastrell grape (aka, mourvèdre) varietal increasingly finds its way to American wine shop shelves, this is a bottle to try to experience what is so lovable about the grape that in many ways is reminiscent of Argentinean malbec.[Read more]
Terra Única, Tempranillo-Merlot Reserva 2008, Valencia, Spain
Tasting Note: Deep ruby-to-purple in color, this tempranillo (70%) and merlot (30%) red blend has a nose of blackberry, black cherry, red plum, black currant, strawberry, stewed red and black fruit along with hints of cedar.[Read more]
