Jan
9
Bodegas Juan Gil Monastrell 2007
A tasty red wine made from hand-harvested 100% Monastrell grapes. We call it Mourvedre. Purple in color. Dark fruit aromas with a hint of toasted oak and leather. Good balance of fruit and tannins make it easy to drink from the minute it’s poured. Because of the dark, thick skin it takes a little longer for the Monastrell grapes to ripen, so the alcohol level of this wine is a bit high at 15%.
Pairs well with roasted meats, mushrooms, corn, and cheddar cheese. Beef stew would be a good cold weather match. Open it a half hour before serving and enjoy! One of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines for 2009. Currently a great value at Costco for $10. Available Sold out at BevMo. Was $15.
