|
Home >
Caro's Wine Shop >
Varieties >
Red Wine >
Mouvedre
|
|
A new winery owned by Artadi This is 80% old vine mourvedre, 10% Syrah and 10% Tempranillo and spends 14 months in French oak. It is from a 40 hectre high altitude vineyard from the Alicante region in Spain. Artardi has revitalised an old vineyard on limestone soils in this up and coming area . Similar in style to wines in Bandol in Provence. While they are big wines in their youth they soften out into almost Burgundian like complexity with age.
|
|
|
|
|
Due begiinning of June. Again from the master Australian winemaker Chris Ringland comes this red from Jumilla in Central Spain," a blend of 70% monastrell and 30% cabernet) A pungent, smoky bouquet displays rich dark berry preserves along with notes of licorice, violet, cured meat and black pepper. Brighter red fruits on the palate, which is surprisingly energetic for such richness. Tangy cracked pepper and mace notes build with air and carry into the finish. Leaves sweet red and dark berry notes behind on the very long, sappy and sweet finish. This energetic wine is already delicious" 93/100 Tanzer
|
|
|
|
|
These vineyards in Alicante are owned by the rioja producer Artadi- who is a meticulous winemaker.
"80% monastrell and 10% each of syrah and cabernet sauvignon): Deep, bright ruby. Ripe red berry and cherry aromas show good depth and a hint of jamminess. Fleshy and smooth in texture, offering sweet raspberry and cherry compote flavors and a hint of bitter chocolate. The suave finish features notes of blood orange and candied flowers."90/100 Tanzer
|
|
|
|
|
Here is the 2007 review- no 2008 review yet. " I reviewed the 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Haut-Coustias in issue 181, but I had it twice over the last few months, and I was blown away by it, rating it even higher than the lofty score it received last year. Moreover, it is a late-released wine, so hopefully, readers will be able to find a bottle or two. This dense ruby/purple-colored Cairanne (which includes a lot of Mourvedre intermixed with Grenache and Syrah) offers up big, sweet aromas of black raspberries, kirsch, pepper, roasted meats, and bouquet garni. Full-bodied and dense with exceptional purity and seemingly more texture, depth, and length than I remember from last year (and it was impressive then), this 2007 has developed into a big time sleeper of the vintage. It should drink well for 5-6 years." 94/100 Parker
|
|
|
|
|
Bodegas Juan Gil are quickly gaining a stellar reputation as one of Spain's top producers of the Monastrell grape variety. From Jumilla, this is a youthful, fresh and modern Monastrell with deep purple color, an expressive bouquet of ripe blackberries, spices and chocolate, and a velvety palate. Terrific value!
"Bright violet. Primary red and dark berry aromas are complemented by notes of black pepper and licorice. Juicy and precise, with good clarity and lift to its black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors" Tanzer
|
|
|
|
|
"The 2010 Monastrell is a savory, ripe, easy-going effort with plenty of chewy black fruit. Drink it over the next 2-3 years" Parker. Made by one of Yecla's leadingproducers, Castillo del Baron's Monastrell is an explosion of fresh, ripe red and black fruit, with a warm Mediterranean spicy/earthy twist. On the palate, the wine is soft and fruity, and very well-framed by crisp natural acidity. The finish is clean and harmonious.
|
|
|
|
|
"The 2009 Hecula is 100% Monastrell grown in Jumilla and aged in French and American oak. Expressive aromas of underbrush, brier, mineral, lavender, and blueberry lead to a savory, ripe, nicely proportioned red with excellent volume and length. It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 4-5 years." 90/100 Parker
|
|
|
|
|
