Bodegas Juan Gil
(Silver Label) Jumilla Monastrell
Juan Gil Jiménez first built his winery in 1916 in Jumilla, and passed it down to his future generations. From 100% Certified Organic Monastrell (or Mourvèdre in France), in chalky, stony soils, aromas of dark berry fruits and woody spice. Aged 12 months in French oak, palate shows blackberry and plum with smoky wood flavors and notes of cacao and cinnamon spice. Soft ripe tannins, medium+ ending with a light toasty earthy character. Great value! Very nice!
Juan Gil Jiménez first built his winery in 1916 in Jumilla, and passed it down to his future generations. From 100% Certified Organic Monastrell (or Mourvèdre in France), in chalky, stony soils, aromas of dark berry fruits and woody spice. Aged 12 months in French oak, palate shows blackberry and plum with smoky wood flavors and notes of cacao and cinnamon spice. Soft ripe tannins, medium+ ending with a light toasty earthy character. Great value! Very nice!
1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2022A good value at $20, and probably available cheaper. Dry and tannic, probably should have gone another year or two. Fruit, raisins, chocolate on the nose, medium weight on the palate, with a good finish.
A good value at $20, and probably available cheaper. Dry and tannic, probably should have gone another year or two. Fruit, raisins, chocolate on the nose, medium weight on the palate, with a good finish.
1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2020Full-bodied, with red fruit and subtle vanilla. Not quite as smooth as the Clio, but a good stand-in.
Full-bodied, with red fruit and subtle vanilla. Not quite as smooth as the Clio, but a good stand-in.
Sep 24th, 2021Cherry, oak, cedar, cola, tobacco, and leather. Medium tannins, high alcohol, and high acid.
Cherry, oak, cedar, cola, tobacco, and leather. Medium tannins, high alcohol, and high acid.
May 20th, 2021Even better than the red blend by the same label
Even better than the red blend by the same label
Feb 2nd, 2021High acidity, nicely balanced with tannins. Raisin and fig on the palate with a spiciness on the nose
High acidity, nicely balanced with tannins. Raisin and fig on the palate with a spiciness on the nose
Dec 24th, 2020A nice, deep, spicy cab. Not a lot of tannins, and feels like I can taste mostly mods to lows. No sharp note. The spice really is the forward flavor, and I love it! This may be my favorite cab so far. :)
A nice, deep, spicy cab. Not a lot of tannins, and feels like I can taste mostly mods to lows. No sharp note. The spice really is the forward flavor, and I love it! This may be my favorite cab so far. :)
Nov 14th, 2020