Familia Castaño
Mediterranean Monastrell
Yecla, Murcia, Spain
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
Once open good. Pairs with pizza logs and chocolate.
Once open good. Pairs with pizza logs and chocolate.
Dec 18th, 2019
Alcoholic maraschino nose. Light nutty cinnamon. Nothing to write home about
Alcoholic maraschino nose. Light nutty cinnamon. Nothing to write home about
Jan 5th, 2019
Good for a week night, but nothing special
Good for a week night, but nothing special
Dec 22nd, 2018
Really enjoyed it! Great price! Went great with this soup! 👍🏻
Really enjoyed it! Great price! Went great with this soup! 👍🏻
Nov 26th, 2018
Mourvèdre en francais. How was I to know. Nice wine!
Mourvèdre en francais. How was I to know. Nice wine!
Apr 10th, 2018