Estate Bottled Viñas Viejas Yecla Monastrell

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

Fruity and smooth with smoky and meaty finish.

Blue black berry. Concentrated. Fruity and spicy. @300, KPing - Shou, 190305-190409

A nice wine for a week night

Great flavors and totally worth the price! Love my Spanish wines!

Great for the price. Just the right amount of pepper. Finishes very light.

Great wine! Beautiful fruity nose. Medium body. Nice finish.

Normalito, creo que lleva raspón. Poco profundo, suave.

Fine. Didn't think it was particularly memorable. A bit metallic in finish.

John had this 6 years ago