Chopo
Jumilla Monastrell
Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
Best $9 I've spent on wine. Love the smoky, ashy and dirty wine. It's pretty incredible. I love it with burgers or an empty glass. Awesome.
Best $9 I've spent on wine. Love the smoky, ashy and dirty wine. It's pretty incredible. I love it with burgers or an empty glass. Awesome.
2 people found it helpfulApr 18th, 2016
Chopo is a label from the Jumilla DOP, very well known for its Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvedre). This is their 100% Monastrell, which like its other labels are great values for wines that are strange and unique, but great wines for parties and dinners.
This one in particular had some sturdy characteristics for a wine that was only $10. The nose composed of dried herbaceous notes, violets, and peppercorn. On the pallet, juicy black berries, a black pepper spice that grips the tip of the tongue, thyme, and a smooth, yet slightly lingering finish. By itself after a good decant, this wine is nice but a little abrasive. Pair it with grilled meats, or what I did, toasted sourdough bread, topped with roasted red peppers, basil pesto, and ricotta salatta.
Chopo is a label from the Jumilla DOP, very well known for its Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvedre). This is their 100% Monastrell, which like its other labels are great values for wines that are strange and unique, but great wines for parties and dinners.
This one in particular had some sturdy characteristics for a wine that was only $10. The nose composed of dried herbaceous notes, violets, and peppercorn. On the pallet, juicy black berries, a black pepper spice that grips the tip of the tongue, thyme, and a smooth, yet slightly lingering finish. By itself after a good decant, this wine is nice but a little abrasive. Pair it with grilled meats, or what I did, toasted sourdough bread, topped with roasted red peppers, basil pesto, and ricotta salatta.
Ripe fruit, little spice...solid mid-week wine
Ripe fruit, little spice...solid mid-week wine
Feb 18th, 2016