Solnia, Monastrell, Spain
Tasting Note: A boorish, oaf of a monastrell that is not an elegant dinner companion.[Read more]
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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]
Juan Gil Monastrell 2014 – More Tannin Than Normal
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 – An Impressive Cabernet & Monastrell Blend
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 – Like Primitivo or Red Zinfandel? Try Monastrell
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 – Flabby & One-Dimensional
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 – A Bone-Dry Cider with Complexity
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 – My Go-To House & Summer White
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 – A Simple, Uncomplicated, High-Acid Red
Cruzares, Castillo De Las Zarzas, Vino Tinto, Spain
Tasting Note: A simple, inexpensive, young, uncomplicated, tart, high-acid Spanish red.[Read more]
