Bodegas Juan Gil

Shania Monastrell

8.511 ratings

8.32 pro ratings

Murcia, Spain

Monastrell

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

8.2

An interesting varietal to be in a boxed wine, this Spanish Monastrell begins with medium high harsh tannins and acidity. This mellows significantly after decanting for 1-2 hours, and then exhibits rich blackberry aromas which carry over to an off-dry pallate with a gaminess on the finish. Not wonderful on its own but shined when paired with roasted Cornish game hens! ($16)

An interesting varietal to be in a boxed wine, this Spanish Monastrell begins with medium high harsh tannins and acidity. This mellows significantly after decanting for 1-2 hours, and then exhibits rich blackberry aromas which carry over to an off-dry pallate with a gaminess on the finish. Not wonderful on its own but shined when paired with roasted Cornish game hens! ($16)

2 people found it helpfulMar 12th, 2016

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.1

Not bad.

Not bad.

Nov 17th, 2013

8.5

For the price- it's that nice

For the price- it's that nice

Sep 25th, 2013

8.1

Red #2. Shiv is not happy he didn't get credit for his 4" trout

Red #2. Shiv is not happy he didn't get credit for his 4" trout

Aug 28th, 2016

8.5

I have had worse come out of a bottle.

I have had worse come out of a bottle.

Aug 10th, 2015

9.0

The new house red!

The new house red!

Feb 11th, 2015

8.5

goryu had this 4 years ago

goryu had this 4 years ago

Oct 27th, 2022

8.3

Sarah had this 10 years ago

Sarah had this 10 years ago

Oct 17th, 2016

8.6

Barrett had this 10 years ago

Barrett had this 10 years ago

Jul 19th, 2016

8.7

Steve had this 12 years ago

Steve had this 12 years ago

Dec 30th, 2014