Bodegas Olivares

Altos de la Hoya Finca Hoya de Santa Ana Jumilla Monastrell

8.8338 ratings
9.121 pro ratings
Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
Monastrell
Top Notes For
Mason Balistreri

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

9.0

Reminds me of when I was a kid and would shove the entire contents of a mini box of sun maid raisins into my mouth at once. This is like that, not only in flavor but also in texture. #sunmaid

Reminds me of when I was a kid and would shove the entire contents of a mini box of sun maid raisins into my mouth at once. This is like that, not only in flavor but also in texture. #sunmaid

3 people found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2016
Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

Dark and opaque in the glass. Deep purple with dull, water sheen on surface. Rim has a minutely brown hue.

Aromas are hints of table Pepper, subtle cinnamon, black berry and baked flour (fried tortilla)

It's smooth and long finishing. Plums and wild black berries, to the bitter seed. A little raisiny. Somewhat overripe component. Not a lot of acidity, so the flavor comes a little quicker. A good bottle. Probably had more life when first released. Opened 10/16/15

Dark and opaque in the glass. Deep purple with dull, water sheen on surface. Rim has a minutely brown hue.

Aromas are hints of table Pepper, subtle cinnamon, black berry and baked flour (fried tortilla)

It's smooth and long finishing. Plums and wild black berries, to the bitter seed. A little raisiny. Somewhat overripe component. Not a lot of acidity, so the flavor comes a little quicker. A good bottle. Probably had more life when first released. Opened 10/16/15

Oct 17th, 2015
Amie Hendrickson

Amazing value!

Amazing value!

Oct 4th, 2015
Matt Sterr

Spicy nose. 10% French Oak Foudre.

Spicy nose. 10% French Oak Foudre.

Sep 30th, 2015
Chris Opdyke

Eh

Dec 21st, 2014
Brian McMahon

Sales Polaner Selections

10

The $12 wonder.

The $12 wonder.

Oct 10th, 2014
Kim Kudasik

Another silent auction wine basket win (I seem to have a very specific talent at winning these lol) and it’s…good. I’d buy it again. First taste is dried fruits, a little peppery, dry, a little alcoholy but will probably mellow and open up. UPDATE : Great with dark chocolate!

Another silent auction wine basket win (I seem to have a very specific talent at winning these lol) and it’s…good. I’d buy it again. First taste is dried fruits, a little peppery, dry, a little alcoholy but will probably mellow and open up. UPDATE : Great with dark chocolate!

Jan 16th, 2023
David Metcalf

Revisiting a favorite from the days of discovering wine above the bottom shelf. Still remember the excitement of realizing why people talk about wine in such a unique, flowery manner. Who knew that for just a few dollars more I could have something connected to the land, history & people of its birthplace?

Revisiting a favorite from the days of discovering wine above the bottom shelf. Still remember the excitement of realizing why people talk about wine in such a unique, flowery manner. Who knew that for just a few dollars more I could have something connected to the land, history & people of its birthplace?

Jan 8th, 2017
John Dykstra

Had at Movida. Bold dry. Great

Had at Movida. Bold dry. Great

Jul 31st, 2021