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Sein Alicante Monastrell Syrah

8.873 ratings
8.83 pro ratings
Alicante, Valencia, Spain
Monastrell, Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Matthew Beninati

My 2 favorite parts of the G.S.M blend. The S and the M. Well, the Spanish version. Listen, some of you do not see the beauty in this, bc you do NOT appreciate harsh earthiness and pencil shavings mixed with stale coffee and plum.... But this handsome bastard sure as hell does. Pour this on my chest and turn off the lights. Great wine.

My 2 favorite parts of the G.S.M blend. The S and the M. Well, the Spanish version. Listen, some of you do not see the beauty in this, bc you do NOT appreciate harsh earthiness and pencil shavings mixed with stale coffee and plum.... But this handsome bastard sure as hell does. Pour this on my chest and turn off the lights. Great wine.

4 people found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2016
Daron Watson

brambly dark berry patch & felt tip marker ~ like flavors w plush & tannic finish

brambly dark berry patch & felt tip marker ~ like flavors w plush & tannic finish

Jan 18th, 2017
Meeter B

Initial whiff burned my nostrils. Dry fruit notes. Slightly sweet. Hard to categorize.

Initial whiff burned my nostrils. Dry fruit notes. Slightly sweet. Hard to categorize.

Aug 5th, 2019
Mike M
9.0

Wonderful value

Wonderful value

May 6th, 2017
Taft Morgan

Yikes. This badboy is rough. Robert Parker needs to rethink this 92 rating. It is awful but it has a very distinct, unflattering taste. Reminds me of cigar ashes the next day. We ended up cooking with it.

Yikes. This badboy is rough. Robert Parker needs to rethink this 92 rating. It is awful but it has a very distinct, unflattering taste. Reminds me of cigar ashes the next day. We ended up cooking with it.

Jan 22nd, 2017
S T
9.2

Fruity, bold, and earthy. Bitter aftertaste with smoke.
Good value.

Fruity, bold, and earthy. Bitter aftertaste with smoke.
Good value.

Jan 15th, 2017
Ryan Vachon

Floral nose. Delightful out of the gates but faded a bit with time. Grapefruit, slate, dandelions, fruit forward and not overwhelming in terroir. Jammyl. A slight dry finish.

Floral nose. Delightful out of the gates but faded a bit with time. Grapefruit, slate, dandelions, fruit forward and not overwhelming in terroir. Jammyl. A slight dry finish.

Mar 30th, 2016
Dave clark

Medium body. Anise, tart cherry on the nose. Not overly impressed.

Medium body. Anise, tart cherry on the nose. Not overly impressed.

Mar 1st, 2016
Mark Hardman

Really enjoyed this wine. Very smooth with just a hint of spice.

Really enjoyed this wine. Very smooth with just a hint of spice.

Nov 5th, 2015
Willie Carter

A bit robust. Just enough spice and proper tannins. I'm digging the fruitiness and the smoothness. Let it breathe for a while and she'll really please you.

A bit robust. Just enough spice and proper tannins. I'm digging the fruitiness and the smoothness. Let it breathe for a while and she'll really please you.

Sep 12th, 2015