Familia Castaño
Estate Bottled Viñas Viejas Yecla Monastrell
Yecla, Murcia, Spain
Inky spicy young aromas, young light red fruits. Some smoky cedar notes hide in there if you are really super paying attention. Balanced, not overwhelming tannins is the one shining point for this Monastrell (aka Mourvedre in France.) Monastrell wines were first made in Spanish monasteries, where they acquired their name. They haven’t quite reached iconic Spanish Rioja status of the Tempranillo, but they sometimes make a good showing...unfortunately this one is just a little too young and ripe. Decant for at least 1 hr. Purchase price around $10
Inky spicy young aromas, young light red fruits. Some smoky cedar notes hide in there if you are really super paying attention. Balanced, not overwhelming tannins is the one shining point for this Monastrell (aka Mourvedre in France.) Monastrell wines were first made in Spanish monasteries, where they acquired their name. They haven’t quite reached iconic Spanish Rioja status of the Tempranillo, but they sometimes make a good showing...unfortunately this one is just a little too young and ripe. Decant for at least 1 hr. Purchase price around $10
Nov 4th, 2017Briefly because I'm tired and it's nothing special too - nose is really catchy, but palate is fair but nothing to remember really - just ordinary table wine.
Briefly because I'm tired and it's nothing special too - nose is really catchy, but palate is fair but nothing to remember really - just ordinary table wine.
1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2015
a bit flat, uninteresting. not a repeat
a bit flat, uninteresting. not a repeat
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015
Deal!! Yes! $9 / 89pts ABImports206
Deal!! Yes! $9 / 89pts ABImports206
1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2014Matches the price, a little bit better than expected!
Matches the price, a little bit better than expected!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2013
At the Spanish tasting I found this little $9 gem. Bright red cherry color. Big aromas of ripe red fruit. The palate yielded blueberry and raspberry flavors with s touch of spice, very smooth. The wine was well structured and balanced. Easy drinking and enjoyable. Sample.
At the Spanish tasting I found this little $9 gem. Bright red cherry color. Big aromas of ripe red fruit. The palate yielded blueberry and raspberry flavors with s touch of spice, very smooth. The wine was well structured and balanced. Easy drinking and enjoyable. Sample.
Mar 7th, 2016If I was going off of price I would say 8.6 to 8.7. Solid little monastrell. If you had millions of dollars, and drank this juice, it wouldn't be a disappointment until you found out the price. Then most would scoff at it. Ha
If I was going off of price I would say 8.6 to 8.7. Solid little monastrell. If you had millions of dollars, and drank this juice, it wouldn't be a disappointment until you found out the price. Then most would scoff at it. Ha
Mar 9th, 2015
Fruity and smooth with smoky and meaty finish.
Fruity and smooth with smoky and meaty finish.
May 14th, 2019