The dark ruby '12 Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Blend Viñas Viejas 'Solanera' emitted energetic aromas of smoky minerals, incense and dark fruits and violets. Dense, mouth-filling flavors of blueberry pie and brown spice were next. Supple tannins gained increasing strength with air and ended with a juicy, spicy sweet persistent finish.
The dark ruby '12 Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Blend Viñas Viejas 'Solanera' emitted energetic aromas of smoky minerals, incense and dark fruits and violets. Dense, mouth-filling flavors of blueberry pie and brown spice were next. Supple tannins gained increasing strength with air and ended with a juicy, spicy sweet persistent finish.
8 people found it helpfulJun 18th, 2014
Very interesting - slow to open, but lovely after about a half hour; smooth, solid red table wine
Very interesting - slow to open, but lovely after about a half hour; smooth, solid red table wine
4 people found it helpfulJul 31st, 2014
Florida temps and that high alc Cabernet in the blend might have made this a little hot around the edges, but overall the Yecla Monastrell shines through nicely
Florida temps and that high alc Cabernet in the blend might have made this a little hot around the edges, but overall the Yecla Monastrell shines through nicely
1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2015
Yecla, Murcia, Spain
