Big, rich, porty; toffee and rancio.
Big, rich, porty; toffee and rancio.
2 people found it helpfulSep 15th, 2015
This bottle is full of endless savory appeal. (Mourvèdre AKA Monastrell)
This bottle is full of endless savory appeal. (Mourvèdre AKA Monastrell)
1 person found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2015
2006- I need to stop buying Spanish reds in the US. This was heavy and pruney
2006- I need to stop buying Spanish reds in the US. This was heavy and pruney
1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2015
Funky and slightly oxidized, but in a good way. Dried apricot and raisin.
Funky and slightly oxidized, but in a good way. Dried apricot and raisin.
1 person found it helpfulMar 31st, 2015
Oxidized and cherryish, not my style , 2006
Oxidized and cherryish, not my style , 2006
1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2014
Still kicking, 2004 vintage. Showing more earth and less primary fruit than a year ago. Old school Monastrell. Only one bottle left.
Still kicking, 2004 vintage. Showing more earth and less primary fruit than a year ago. Old school Monastrell. Only one bottle left.
1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014
Raspay Primitivo Quiles, Alicante Spain. Monastrell aged in Sherry casks.
Raspay Primitivo Quiles, Alicante Spain. Monastrell aged in Sherry casks.
1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Meh. Ok.
1 person found it helpfulMar 20th, 2014
A little disappointing, somewhat muted. I think this is just in a dumb phase right now.
A little disappointing, somewhat muted. I think this is just in a dumb phase right now.
1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2014
Red wine in sherry barrels? Sign me up. This wine killed with the oxtail.
Red wine in sherry barrels? Sign me up. This wine killed with the oxtail.
1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2013
Alicante, Valencia, Spain
