Variety: Monstrell
Region: Jumilla
Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Price: $7.95
Vintage Cellar Review (From Stephen Tanzer-89 points): 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 had an oak element about the smell. This is probably due to the fact that it spent four months in oak. I also sensed some grapes and berries on the nose. The taste was quite dry and strong. I noted some berry flavors on the after taste. It was not one of my favorites and too much on the dry side for my liking.
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