Name: Torre Castillo
Variety: Cosecha Monastrell
Region: Jumilla
Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Price: $7.95
Shop/wine critic/winery 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. "
Your Review:
Hmm. Aged in American Oak, but a Spanish grape? That's globalization if I've ever heard of it. I really liked this wine, but it had a strong alcoholic heat to it that turned off a lot of people. This was definitely something I want to try with food. Especially after our wine/cheese pairing when we had a Monastrell with cheese and it changed the entire game. This had just a lot going on with a fresh bottle; after a little while it opened up and was a great wine. Strong fruit flavors without being jammy like some American reds. Definitely a spice that needs to be cut down with air and some strong foods. A good wine.
