Bodegas Castaño
Solanera Viñas Viejas Yecla Red Blend
Yecla, Murcia, Spain
Fitting title for drinking alone. It’s a good wine, for exactly what I’m doing right now. Sipping while doing some work on my own, no food necessary.
Fitting title for drinking alone. It’s a good wine, for exactly what I’m doing right now. Sipping while doing some work on my own, no food necessary.
May 18th, 2019
Dark ruby in color with a wide brick /reddish rim.
On the nose, black currants, plums, bell pepper, oak, licorice, cloves, earth, vegetables, vinaigrette, barnyard, tobacco, bitter herbs, vanilla, wet leaves, eucalyptus and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, strawberries, currants, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, tobacco, wood, graphite, tar, earth and black pepper.
Medium plus in finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This nice Monastrell blend from Spain is well balanced, spicy and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing plesent complexity and mouthfeel.
A blend of 70% Monastrell, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Garnacha Tintorera. Aged for 10 months in oak barrels, Unfiltered and unfined.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
Robert Parker 92 points.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with a wide brick /reddish rim.
On the nose, black currants, plums, bell pepper, oak, licorice, cloves, earth, vegetables, vinaigrette, barnyard, tobacco, bitter herbs, vanilla, wet leaves, eucalyptus and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, strawberries, currants, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, tobacco, wood, graphite, tar, earth and black pepper.
Medium plus in finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This nice Monastrell blend from Spain is well balanced, spicy and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing plesent complexity and mouthfeel.
A blend of 70% Monastrell, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Garnacha Tintorera. Aged for 10 months in oak barrels, Unfiltered and unfined.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
Robert Parker 92 points.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
The dark ruby '12 Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Blend Viñas Viejas 'Solanera' emitted energetic aromas of smoky minerals, incense and dark fruits and violets. Dense, mouth-filling flavors of blueberry pie and brown spice were next. Supple tannins gained increasing strength with air and ended with a juicy, spicy sweet persistent finish.
The dark ruby '12 Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Blend Viñas Viejas 'Solanera' emitted energetic aromas of smoky minerals, incense and dark fruits and violets. Dense, mouth-filling flavors of blueberry pie and brown spice were next. Supple tannins gained increasing strength with air and ended with a juicy, spicy sweet persistent finish.
8 people found it helpfulJun 18th, 2014
Very interesting - slow to open, but lovely after about a half hour; smooth, solid red table wine
Very interesting - slow to open, but lovely after about a half hour; smooth, solid red table wine
4 people found it helpfulJul 31st, 2014
Another solid value ($14) from Eric Solomon. A Mourvèdre driven blend with nice fruit and spice. Could certainly drink well just following his picks...
Another solid value ($14) from Eric Solomon. A Mourvèdre driven blend with nice fruit and spice. Could certainly drink well just following his picks...
3 people found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2014
Recommended by owner of Brawley's. $15.99 and worth every cent!
Recommended by owner of Brawley's. $15.99 and worth every cent!
A load of long lasting fruit raisins and some oak?
A load of long lasting fruit raisins and some oak?
2 people found it helpfulMar 10th, 2016
Black/blue fruit with violets and minerals. Needs a bit of air to open and the diesel fumes to blow off. It says 14% on the back label, I'd challenge that. Still a good wine though.
Black/blue fruit with violets and minerals. Needs a bit of air to open and the diesel fumes to blow off. It says 14% on the back label, I'd challenge that. Still a good wine though.
2 people found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2013
Medium/dark ruby in color with a nose of olives, cherries, pepper, and meat. Dry, well balanced with round tannins. A medium to full bodied wine with a solid finish. Excellent value at $9 at a warehouse club.
Medium/dark ruby in color with a nose of olives, cherries, pepper, and meat. Dry, well balanced with round tannins. A medium to full bodied wine with a solid finish. Excellent value at $9 at a warehouse club.
1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2017This blend is nice. Very smooth. Did a wine tasting at H-E-B and decided to buy.
This blend is nice. Very smooth. Did a wine tasting at H-E-B and decided to buy.
1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2017