Bodegas Juan Gil
18 meses Jumilla Monastrell Blend
Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
Began 1916, when Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of the present generation, built a winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak barrels (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, ending with balanced oaky character.
Began 1916, when Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of the present generation, built a winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak barrels (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, ending with balanced oaky character.
May 2nd, 2019Began 1916, when Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of the present generation, built a winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak barrels (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, ending with balanced oaky character.
Began 1916, when Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of the present generation, built a winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak barrels (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, ending with balanced oaky character.
Jan 3rd, 2019Began 1916, when Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of the present generation, built a winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak barrels (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, ending with balanced oaky character.
Began 1916, when Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of the present generation, built a winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak barrels (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, ending with balanced oaky character.
Nov 18th, 2018
Inky in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet cherries, black plums, raisins, raspberry pie, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, mocha, coke and earth.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, raisins, vanilla, oak, licorice, spices, coffee, cola, pencil lead, leather, smoke, chocolates, mocha, earth, vegetables, vinaigrette, cloves and peppercorn.
Long finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a great Spanish Monastrell blend. Well balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Very fruity and jammy with light earth notes. Spicy and delicious.
Good by itself or with food. Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
Drinkable now and will age nicely in the next 5 years.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of Meats and cheeses.
A blend of 60% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah. Aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$30.
Inky in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet cherries, black plums, raisins, raspberry pie, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, mocha, coke and earth.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, raisins, vanilla, oak, licorice, spices, coffee, cola, pencil lead, leather, smoke, chocolates, mocha, earth, vegetables, vinaigrette, cloves and peppercorn.
Long finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a great Spanish Monastrell blend. Well balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Very fruity and jammy with light earth notes. Spicy and delicious.
Good by itself or with food. Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
Drinkable now and will age nicely in the next 5 years.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of Meats and cheeses.
A blend of 60% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah. Aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$30.
Dark fruited. Tobacco. Baking spices. Fun blend. Nothing transcendent but very good.
Dark fruited. Tobacco. Baking spices. Fun blend. Nothing transcendent but very good.
Jun 21st, 2018Tried 6mos ago. Began 1916, Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of present generation, built winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, well balanced. Aged well, still going!
Tried 6mos ago. Began 1916, Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of present generation, built winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, well balanced. Aged well, still going!
1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2020Tried 6mos ago. Began 1916, Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of present generation, built winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, well balanced. Aged well, still going!
Tried 6mos ago. Began 1916, Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of present generation, built winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, well balanced. Aged well, still going!
1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2019
Carece cuerpo, el aroma débil , lo tomaría un poco más añejado
Carece cuerpo, el aroma débil , lo tomaría un poco más añejado
Dec 28th, 2019
Our favorite wine from Spain due in the tasting. Fruit forward and smooth.
Our favorite wine from Spain due in the tasting. Fruit forward and smooth.
Feb 10th, 2019
Very nice Spanish Blend.!
Like that mourvedre like grape.
2015 drinking nicely
Very nice Spanish Blend.!
Like that mourvedre like grape.
2015 drinking nicely