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Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2003 Shiraz – Cabernet – Monastrell Red (Jumilla)

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Jumilla, a hotbed of luscious new wines from Spain, had the hottest summer on record in 2003. The result is this sweet and fleshy red blend, half Monastrell, 30% Cabernet, and 20% Shiraz. Fruit flavors of plum, berry and cherry fill a fleshy midpalate, and despite the hot weather the alcohol remains at a comfortable 13.5%. There are no pruney, raisiny notes, just… — P.G. (11/15/2004)

Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2005 Shiraz - Cabernet - Monastrell Red (Jumilla)

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This catchy named, three-grape blend is a nice wine that’s sinewy and leathery; overall it ranks as a natural and controlled reflection of Jumilla. The nose is forward and fiery, while the palate has berry-driven ripeness and plenty of oak. Better with food; the tannins are kind of scratchy with nothing to absorb them. — M.S. (12/15/2007)

Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2009 Red (Extremadura)

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This wine used to come from Jumilla and contain Monastrell in addition to Shiraz and Tempranillo; now it’s from Extremadura, with Carignan instead of Monastrell. It’s rudimentary on the nose and scouring in the mouth, with firm tannins and sharp acids. The palate pulses with raspberry and plum fruit, then finishes with resiny grip and oaky flavors. — M.S. (10/1/2011)

Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2004 Red (Jumilla)

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Candied and thick right from the begininning. This is a heavy, chunky southern Spanish red comprised of 60% Monastrell and 20% each of Cabernet and Syrah. The final result is rustic, stewy and fat, with gooey chocolate and stewed plum flavors. Big and ripe but devoid of finesse. — M.S. (9/1/2006)

Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Monastrell Red (Jumilla)

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Quite an unusual specimen in that you don’t often see Monastrell mixed with Cabernet and Shiraz. The end result is fairly strange and unfamiliar; the nose smells saucy and lean, while the palate is also saucy and a touch medicinal. — M.S. (10/1/2008)

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Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Monastrell Shiraz – Cabernet – Monastrell

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