Big, rich, porty; toffee and rancio.
Big, rich, porty; toffee and rancio.
2 people found it helpfulSep 15th, 2015This 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, 2015Funky 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, 2015Oxidized and cherryish, not my style , 2006
Oxidized and cherryish, not my style , 2006
1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2014Raspay 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, 2014Meh. Ok.
1 person found it helpfulMar 20th, 2014A 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, 2014Red 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, 2013Love an oxidative red. Monastrell in a very kooky iteration; still dark fruit but evened out by air. A great, interesting red with lots of potential.
Love an oxidative red. Monastrell in a very kooky iteration; still dark fruit but evened out by air. A great, interesting red with lots of potential.
1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2013Aged 7 years in barrel..mushroom, dark earth, a very savory wine, a great value from a lesser known region.
Aged 7 years in barrel..mushroom, dark earth, a very savory wine, a great value from a lesser known region.
Mar 14th, 2018