Enjoyed it quite a lot. Not as convincing as the last time, but still ok. But wouldnt probably pay 50€ again for this wine in that year. 98 Parker Points? Not tonight.
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DC Dinners and Tastings; 2/24/2024-2/26/2024 (Washington, DC): Ripe strawberries, ripe raspberries, mint/spearmint on the nose; which reminds me of California Mourvedre in a great way. Medium + intensity of aromas. Smells stemmy and mineral-driven. Palate is way fruitier, though the flavors are consistent with the aromas. It's driven by juicy strawberries and raspberries; but keeps the mint too. Medium + intensity of flavors and texturally juicy.
Medium + body with medium acid and medium + tannin. There's a bit of alcohol burn at the end that prevents this from being truly outstanding; but it's probably the best Spanish Monastrell I have ever had.
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3/4/2024 - _Xenon Likes this wine: 91 Points
Enjoyed it quite a lot. Not as convincing as the last time, but still ok. But wouldnt probably pay 50€ again for this wine in that year. 98 Parker Points? Not tonight.
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2/25/2024 - AlphaMikeFoxtrot Likes this wine: 91 Points
DC Dinners and Tastings; 2/24/2024-2/26/2024 (Washington, DC): Ripe strawberries, ripe raspberries, mint/spearmint on the nose; which reminds me of California Mourvedre in a great way. Medium + intensity of aromas. Smells stemmy and mineral-driven. Palate is way fruitier, though the flavors are consistent with the aromas. It's driven by juicy strawberries and raspberries; but keeps the mint too. Medium + intensity of flavors and texturally juicy.
Medium + body with medium acid and medium + tannin. There's a bit of alcohol burn at the end that prevents this from being truly outstanding; but it's probably the best Spanish Monastrell I have ever had.
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11/16/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Not quite as rich as one might expect. Ryan notes and animal fat business going on. A rather big wine. Tight now, needs to open.
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11/5/2023 - adamanko wrote: 90 Points
Good, but I really think it would gain on some times on it's back. 90.
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11/4/2023 - _Xenon Likes this wine: 92 Points
Same impression as in my last note.
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