87
points
Montgó 2008 Flor del Montgó Tempranillo (La Mancha)
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$12
A clean, fresh, appealing sort of Tempranillo with cola, earth, black cherry and berry aromas followed by a bright, forward, spicy cherry palate. Honest, snappy, healthy and juicy; nice and solid for La Mancha.
— M.S.
(12/15/2010)
87
points
Montgó 2004 Monastrell-Shiraz Red (Yecla)
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$13
Tea, floral and black cherry aromas give this aging wine some character. The palate has held onto its darkness, thus plum, blackberry and coffee flavors are in charge. The palate is flat more than lively, but overall it’s a good, toasty wine with some earthy complexity. A Europvin, Christopher Cannan selection, imported by multiple importers, including Michael…
— M.S.
(12/15/2008)
85
points
Montgó 2009 Picos del Montgó Old Vines Garnacha (Cariñena)
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$9
Young, scratchy and sweet on the nose, but overall it’s a good taste of easygoing Garnacha. Flavors are sweet and plummy, with blackberry and a touch of creamy vanilla. Finishes candied and thick, with a soft, sweet, short finish.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
85
points
Montgó 2006 Flor del Montgó Old Vines Garnacha (Calatayud)
A touch scratchy and rough on the nose, with pepper and leathery fruit aromas. The palate keeps that edge while offering peppery berry flavors and oak. More tannic and woody than one might hope for, with lactic notes on the finish. Shows flashes but comes up average. A Europvin, Christopher Cannan selection, imported by multiple importers, including Michael Skurnik…
— M.S.
(12/15/2008)