Jumilla Monastrell
2002 $12.99
"A great value, the 2002 Casa Castillo is a blend of 85% Monastrell (Mourvedre) and 15% Syrah aged completely in French and Ameri9can oak for 4 months before bottling. It offers loads of blue and black berry fruit, a hint of licorice, medium body and fine purity as well as density. This mouthfilling red should be consumed over the next 2-3 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #152
"This dense, dark toned red offers plum, coffee and sanguine flavors with muscular tannins and an earthy finish. Try with hearty stews. Best from 2005 through 2009." The Wine Spectator 9/15/04