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Bodegas La Purísima 2003 Trapío Monastrell (Yecla)

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Smooth on the nose, with baked-fruit aromas along with touches of forest and mineral. For a previously untried Monastrell from southern Yecla, we like the wine’s light fruit character and apple-skin tannins. Finishes with spice and cinnamon. Drinking very well now. — M.S. (12/15/2007)

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Bodegas La Purísima 2006 Old Hands Monastrell (Yecla)

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A bit heavy and raisiny, but still this wine gets it right. The body, nose and everything else about it is rich and robust, but while it pushes candied fruit to the brink, it draws back and showcases brandied cherry, toffee, chocolate and other rewarding flavors in a good way. Sticky and sweet for sure, but not unctuous or cloying. — M.S. (6/1/2009)

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Bodegas La Purísima 2007 Old Hands Organically Grown Monastrell (Yecla)

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Light and rather floral for a Monastrell, with cassis, cherry and leather aromas. It’s mildly brambly and not as deep as the 2006 version. Tastes like blackberry and leather, while the tannic grab is strapping. Finishes with a hint of spice and herbs, but also a pinch of bitterness. — M.S. (6/1/2009)

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Bodegas La Purísima 2004 Trapío Monastrell (Yecla)

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Floral at the edges but dense in the middle, this 920-case wine offers balsam wood, leather and lemon peel aromas in front of sweet, almost sticky cherry and plum flavors. There’s wood and resin on the palate, while the feel is saturated and almost candied. A very rich and modern type of Monastrell that should be drunk soon. — M.S. (6/1/2009)

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Bodegas La Purísima 2007 Old Hands Sauvignon Blanc (Yecla)

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Price $11

Nobody ever said Yecla in southern Spain is Sauvignon Blanc country, but here is proof that the grape does exist there. The wine is generally clean and floral, with tart apple and citrus flavors heading straight to a pithy, driving, slightly bitter finish. Shows good verve but comes up a little empty. Imported by Marquee Artisan Wines. — M.S. (10/1/2009)

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