Familia Castaño
Mediterranean Monastrell
Yecla, Murcia, Spain
Great QPRs part 2: has been so consistent over the years, & at 8$ makes me wonder how the heck they can produce it (the price hasn’t budged too much over a decade). An Eric Solomon special. Dark blackberries & cassis notes, ripe but in check. Has outshone many a wine costing 3x at gatherings.
Great QPRs part 2: has been so consistent over the years, & at 8$ makes me wonder how the heck they can produce it (the price hasn’t budged too much over a decade). An Eric Solomon special. Dark blackberries & cassis notes, ripe but in check. Has outshone many a wine costing 3x at gatherings.
Dec 25th, 2022
Busy, but decent label. Screw-top. Dark bruised plum color in the glass. Aroma is musky with some tropical spices in the mix. Also prunes and fresh wine must in the winery. Flavors are robust and fruit driven. Plums, wild berries and nice grape jam (not jelly). Finish has plenty of tannin and some bitter bite. Anethole (the licorice aroma compound).
Busy, but decent label. Screw-top. Dark bruised plum color in the glass. Aroma is musky with some tropical spices in the mix. Also prunes and fresh wine must in the winery. Flavors are robust and fruit driven. Plums, wild berries and nice grape jam (not jelly). Finish has plenty of tannin and some bitter bite. Anethole (the licorice aroma compound).
1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2023
Decent everyday wine.
2016 Castano Monastrell
$7.99 $5.99 w/Binny's Card
"I hadn't encountered their entry-level, young and unoaked Monastrell for a while, but I tasted the 2016 Monastrell, which fermented in stainless steel and was kept in concrete vats for four to six months. They used some 25% to 30% full clusters in the vinification, and I've never smelled anything like this from Castaño. This is floral and fresh, elegant and balanced, with moderate extraction, ripe tannins and a very pleasant mouthfeel with clean, focused flavors. This is almost too serious for the price. Wow!"
90 points, Luis Gutiérrez
The Wine Advocate, December 2017
Decent everyday wine.
2016 Castano Monastrell
$7.99 $5.99 w/Binny's Card
"I hadn't encountered their entry-level, young and unoaked Monastrell for a while, but I tasted the 2016 Monastrell, which fermented in stainless steel and was kept in concrete vats for four to six months. They used some 25% to 30% full clusters in the vinification, and I've never smelled anything like this from Castaño. This is floral and fresh, elegant and balanced, with moderate extraction, ripe tannins and a very pleasant mouthfeel with clean, focused flavors. This is almost too serious for the price. Wow!"
90 points, Luis Gutiérrez
The Wine Advocate, December 2017
Leather, sawdust, heavy enough to pair with a flavorful meal.
Leather, sawdust, heavy enough to pair with a flavorful meal.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2019This is a go to nightly red. Nice ripe berries with smooth finish. Great price too!!
This is a go to nightly red. Nice ripe berries with smooth finish. Great price too!!
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2018
I don’t love monastrell, but for $5.78 on sale this was great - dark fruit and pepper, a little medicinal/calendula/amber flavor also. 88.
I don’t love monastrell, but for $5.78 on sale this was great - dark fruit and pepper, a little medicinal/calendula/amber flavor also. 88.
Dec 3rd, 2023
Around here we say heck ya so it’s Yecla to this bottle hood bang for ur buck with Nepalese chicken momo it’s bumped up
Around here we say heck ya so it’s Yecla to this bottle hood bang for ur buck with Nepalese chicken momo it’s bumped up
Jul 29th, 2022
Good for a change I’d you like Zinfandel.
plum deal tasting 1/21/21
Good for a change I’d you like Zinfandel.
plum deal tasting 1/21/21