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• ACellarCat Likes this wine: 88 points

  January 5, 2024 - Dull and slightly hazy garnet in appearance. On first pour, there was a strong rich plummy aroma with hints of mint and mushroom. It tasted of mature dark fruits and leather on initial sip, but you quickly sense deeper notes of cacao, tobacco and black peppers; accompanied by medium and polished tannin.
  
  The aroma and taste of mushroom intensified visibly 20 minutes after decanting and it produced lingering aftertastes of leather, spices (especially black pepper) and liquorice. I read that this is a feature of Monastrell from Spanish terroir, as compared to varieties elsewhere.
  
  I was expecting a bolder, full-bodied drink with a reasonably long finish but the bottle I had was subtle and delicately flavoured. I could taste the alcohol (14%) but in a nice way as it enhanced the finishing sensation.
  
  We often think of the Monastrell (Mourvèdre - as it is know in France) variety in the context of blends, especially in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. But I agree that stand alone Monastrell wines are under-valued. Great QPR!
  
  This bottle grew on me as it opened up! It is a relatively easy drink — an enjoyable red that would go well with smoked, cured and gamey meat dishes. Decant and enjoy!

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• Madera16 Likes this wine:

  April 8, 2023 - This was great, I remain so impressed by this estate and this wine.

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• Ben Christiansen wrote:

  April 14, 2022 - Fun, little, easy drinking Monastrello I am being told. Clean easy, what happened to the world of RS in these wines. Without it I am at a touch of a loss.

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• Vintage 2019
• Type Red
• Producer Bodegas Castaño
• Varietal Monastrell
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Spain
• Region Murcia
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Yecla

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• In Cellars 5 (19%)
• Consumed 22 (81%)

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