Variety: Monastrell
Region: Jumilla
Country: Spain
Price: $7.95
Year: 2011
Shop Review: 89 points- Stephen Tanzer. 100% Monastrell, aged in American oak for four months. Bright ruby. Powerful, spicy aromas of dark berry preserves and lavender. Fleshy and round on the palate, offering spicy blackberry and blueberry flavors and gaining sweetness with air. Finishes smooth, long and slightly warm.
My Review: This wine's nose reminded me of a Merlot. It had a bit of a leathery smell along with dark chocolate and cherries. On the taste, it was very dry and intense on my palate, which was a nit of a turn off. I could really feel the alcohol in it and it overwhelmed me, making me think it would be a lot better with food. The only fruit flavors I could taste was a bit of blackberry and plum.
I did not try this with food but definitely would try it with a nice steak!
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