90 Points – $23
Full bodied dark red with fragrant nose of lavender, spice & raspberry. Mocha, dark fruit and cherry flavors. Monastrell and Grenache. 12 months in French oak. 90pts. No.54 of 100 in 2012.Great with grilled meats. – 15.5% alcohol
Tag Archives: Spain
Red Wine: Pasco Monastrell (Mouvedre), Shiraz, 2012, Spain
86 Points – $11
Spanish wine with a noise of cherry and plum with an earthy texture. Dark fruit and cherry taste with a young finish. An easy table red.
Red Wine
Name: Pasco Monastrell
Grape: Syrah
Region: Jumilla region
Maker: Bodega Sottano
Price: $11
Alcohol: 13.5%
Red Wine: Celeste Crianza, 2009, Spain.
93 Points – $21
A wine growing area that is 875 meters above sea level. Aged 12 months in American and French oak barrels. Dark port red in color. A great plum, fig and fruit nose with a full mouthful of fig, plum and cherry. Smooth finish. A great Tempranillo.
Red Wine
Name: Celeste Crianza
Grape: 100% Tempranillo
Region: Rubera del Duero, Spain
Maker: Torres
Price: $21
Alcohol: 14%
White Wine: Heredad de Penalosa, 2010, Rueda, Spain.
88 Points – $17
Light yellow in color with a nose of tart fruits and a mild citrus taste. A fine chilled summer wine when one wants something tart and not sweet.
White Wine
Name: Heredad de Penalosa
Grape: Verdejo
Region: Rueda, Spain
Maker: Bodegas Pascual
Price: $17
Alcohol: 12.5%
Red Wine: Panarroz Jumilia, 2003, Spain.
88 Points – $28
A medium red wine with a nose of stewed fruit with a taste of mild fruit, cherries and raspberry. Soft finish.
Red Wine
Name: Panarroz Jumilla
Grape: Monastrell
Region: Jumilla, Spain
Maker: Panarroz
Price: $15
Alcohol: 14%