Monastrell
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Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega 1999 Casta Diva Fondillón Sweet Monastrell (Alicante)
- Editors' Choice
- $88
Fondillón represents the pinnacle of red Spanish dessert wines, and the 1999 vintage just might make your jaw drop. Subtle but expansive on the nose, with a blend of baked dark-fruit and cinnamon aromas, it is liquid heaven in the mouth, with excellent balance and flavors of roasted plums, black cherry, nutmeg and chocolate. This is pure, structured and outstanding…
— M.S.
(10/1/2012)
Bodegas Rafael Cambra 2003 Minimum Monastrell (Valencia)
- $65
Fruit overload and gumball richness define the syrupy, super ripe nose on this Monastrell (Mourvèdre) Cabernet Franc blend from Valencia. This is big stuff, with blackberry, prune and chocolate cake qualities. It’s thick, intense, tannic and will continue to be lively and drinkable for another six or seven years. A surprise wine; 100 cases produced.
— M.S.
(4/1/2008)
Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega 2007 Casta Diva Recóndita Armonía Sweet Monastrell (Alicante)
- Cellar Selection
- $30
Composed and not the least bit pushy or punishing on the bouquet, this has gorgeous berry and spice aromas. It feels a bit racy and high in acidity, but that will only serve the wine well in the long run. Plum and boysenberry flavors lead to a racy, high-acid finish. Drink now–2020.
— M.S.
(10/1/2012)
Bokisch 2008 Belle Colline Vineyard Monastrell (Clements Hills)
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- $21
Also known as Mourvèdre. This Spanish-inspired Monastrell from Bokisch, grown on a hillside, is brawny with plenty of earth and bacon bite to it, yet also floral, rich yet also bright, tasting of black cherry and pomegranate with a menthol tobacco chaser.
— V.B.
(3/1/2012)
Bokisch 2010 Belle Colline Vineyard Monastrell (Clements Hills)
- $21
Bokisch’s 100% Monastrell is brooding with dark fruit—black cherries, currants and blackberries. It shows a cinnamon-swirled earth note and a layer of herb, with medium body. As such, it would be a beautiful wine with roasted meats like lamb or chicken that are swaddled in herbs or anise. The tannins are soft but structured enough to age.
— V.B.
(2/1/2013)
Juan Gil 2004 Monastrell (Jumilla)
- $16
Sweet and welcoming; a good deal among pedigreed red wines. The nose on this 100% Monastrell from older vines is mammoth, toasty and dark, while the palate is chunky and virtually melts with blackberry, plum and cherry flavors. A real-deal red with breadth and class. 1,000 cases made.
— M.S.
(8/1/2007)
Casa Castillo 2005 Monastrell (Jumilla)
- Best Buy
- $11
Young, dark and handsome, this is an example of what Jumilla can do when good grapes and winemaking come together. The palate is chewy and full of earthy blackberry flavors, while the finish is smooth, ripe and long. Drink now–2008. One of the best Jumillas you’re likely to find.
— M.S.
(4/1/2007)
Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega 2007 Casta Diva Principe de Salinas Monastrell (Alicante)
- Online Exclusive
- $26
This is floral and minerally on the nose, with notes of tobacco and bold berry. Feels structured and solid, with dark berry, carob and sweet mocha flavors. It’s lean, mild and smooth on the finish both in terms of flavor and feel. A winner among Alicante wines.
— M.S.
(7/1/2012)
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