Bodegas Olivares
Altos de la Hoya Jumilla Monastrell


14.5% is just too much for my older sensitivity though. I dig the balanced approach
14.5% is just too much for my older sensitivity though. I dig the balanced approach
Oct 7th, 2018
Not what I expected, but upon second thought... why didn't I expect a nice, full, spicy, and earthy Spanish red?
Not what I expected, but upon second thought... why didn't I expect a nice, full, spicy, and earthy Spanish red?
Jun 5th, 2015
Rich dark fruits, still huge structure here, this needs further significant cellaring (10+ more years), long, lingering finish, very fine!!
Rich dark fruits, still huge structure here, this needs further significant cellaring (10+ more years), long, lingering finish, very fine!!
Jul 8th, 2024
Nose of black cherry, pomegranate, black pepper, iron, licorice, and something that reminds me of animals...in a good way. Very Bandol like. Palate is rich and structured with dark fruit, spice, good acidity, and somewhat bitter, course tannins. Alcohol is well hidden.
Rustic and wild, but still rich and complex. I really dig this style, but I understand why not everyone would be on board.
Nose of black cherry, pomegranate, black pepper, iron, licorice, and something that reminds me of animals...in a good way. Very Bandol like. Palate is rich and structured with dark fruit, spice, good acidity, and somewhat bitter, course tannins. Alcohol is well hidden.
Rustic and wild, but still rich and complex. I really dig this style, but I understand why not everyone would be on board.
Delicious with leathery, tobacco tannins.
Delicious with leathery, tobacco tannins.
Apr 8th, 2022
You know I love monastrell from Jumilla. So I have to give this some points. Label looks cool, so had high hopes. Unfortunately this was a slight shart. Too tart and punchy for this region. Box wine.
You know I love monastrell from Jumilla. So I have to give this some points. Label looks cool, so had high hopes. Unfortunately this was a slight shart. Too tart and punchy for this region. Box wine.
Jul 12th, 2020
Medium bodied red. Paired well with sloppy joes, no shame on that.
Medium bodied red. Paired well with sloppy joes, no shame on that.
Feb 9th, 2019