Jammy, Herbal & Chewy
Opaque ruby with aromas of raisinated cherry & blackberry, wild savory herbs, earthy soil & smoke.
Concentrated & jammy flavors of black fruits, pronounced savory herbs, black pepper, bitter expresso & gravely earth. A dry ripe rustic wine with edgy & gripy texture, heavy tannin structure & medium plus to big body/alcohol.
Extended oak-aging adds smoke, toast & baking spices.
Aka Monstrell or Mataró in Spain.
A big wine to pair with crusted Lamb, Deer & Venison.
Comes from...
Spain; Jumilla, Alicante, Almansa, Australia; South Australia, California, Washington State
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