Savory, tannic and delicious, we review the Enrique Mendoza La Tremenda Monastrell. 100% Monastrell from Alicante, Spain. The wine is aged for 6 months in 2-3 year old French oak barrels and another 12 months in bottle before release. It has 0.92 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
The Best Monastrell
Bodegas Ego Goru 18m - Meaty and Delicious
Revisiting another fabulous Costco find, the Bodegas Ego Goru 18m. 70% Monastrell, 20% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot from 50 year old vines in Jumilla, Spain. The wine spends 18 months in new French and American oak barrels and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]
Juan Gil Monastrell Silver Label – Smooth and Silky
Another nice Costco find, the Juan Gil Monastrell Silver Label from Jumilla. 100% organically grown Monastrell (Mourvedre) from 40 year-old vines in Jumilla, Spain. The wine spends 12 months in French oak and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]
Ego Bodegas Goru Gold Red Blend – Eureka
A tasty ten dollar find from Costco, the Ego Bodegas Goru Gold Red Blend. 80% Monastrell, 15% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Jumilla, Spain. The wine spends 12 months in new and second use French, American and Romanian oak barrels. It has less than 5 g/L of residual … [Read more...]
Tarima Hill Monastrell – Full of Flavor
A $12 highly recommended Costco pick, the Tarima Hill Monastrell from Bodegas Volver. Monastrell from 50-90 year old vines in Alicante, Valencia, Spain. The wine is aged for 14 months in primarily new as well as some used French oak Bordelaise and Burgundy barrels. It has … [Read more...]
Ego Bodegas Infinito - Dark, Brooding and Delicious
Our latest Costco pick - a Monastrell based blend boasting big scores and 18 months in oak, the Ego Bodegas Infinito Red Blend. A blend of 70% Monastrell (Mourvedre), 20% Syrah, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Jumilla, Spain. It is aged 18 months in new … [Read more...]
Albero Monastrell - A Trader Joe's Top Choice
You can't ask for much more than this for just $6.99, the Albero Monastrell from Trader Joe's. 100% Organically grown Monastrell (Mourvedre) from Jumilla, Murcia, Spain. The wine is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]
Torre Castillo Jumilla Alegre - Fantastic For $10
Marvelous Monastrell from the Spanish region of Jumilla, the Torre Castillo Jumilla Alegre. 100% Monastrell (aka Mourvedre) from Jumilla, Spain. The wine spends 4 months in new American oak barrels. … [Read more...]
Campo Arriba - Andale! Andale!
Make like Speedy Gonzales and grab a few bottles of this wine at Costco while you can! The Campo Arriba is a blend of 70% Monastrell (Mourvedre), 20% Syrah and 10% Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) from Yecla, Spain. The wine spends 3 months in French oak barrels. … [Read more...]
Terrenal Seleccionado - It's Kosher
The Terrenal Seleccionado, a smooth and easy blend from Spain. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Monastrell from Yecla, Spain. The wine is kosher and vegan. … [Read more...]
Tarima Monastrell - Costco Week Wine #5
100% Monastrell from Jumilla, Murcia, Spain. Purchased for only $5.99 at Costco! From the bottle: "The image of the passion flower was chosen for Tarima because the blossom never ceases to amaze and entice people around the world. The vivid colors and complex structure … [Read more...]
Bodegas La Purisima Capa Rota Monastrell & Syrah - A Blackberry Jam-A-Rama
70% Monastrell and 30% Syrah from Yecla, Spain. SRP of $10 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Marquee Selections for review purposes. From the bottle: "Made from a delicate blend of specially selected Monastrell and Syrah grapes, it has a beautiful red … [Read more...]