Single vineyard from the Jumilla region of Spain.(Monastrell is called Mourvedre elsewhere) This a very terroir driven wine, old vines and wild yeast fermentation, all for $9.99. Very dark purple in color, it has a nice complex nose and tastes of dark fruit with cherry tartness. A well made wine with good structure, Parker gave it 90 pts. This is one of those wines that makes you ask yourself how Spain can give you all this elegance in a wine for 10 bucks, California certainly can’t do it.
2007 Olivares Altos De la Hoya Monastrell
August 13, 2009 By 1 Comment
[...] flavor is upfront, but the spiciness does linger. A lighter style. Not in the same league as the Altos (see review), but very drinkable, with food and by [...]