Category Archives: Monastrell

A Wine With Layers of Jammy Fruit, Herbs, and Spices- Trapio 2006 Monastrell

I love a wine with personality…a bottle with lots of flavor that keeps me coming back for another sip.  Trapio Monastrell from La Purisma Bodegas definitely fits that description.  A great wine from Spain with layers of jammy fruit, herbs, and spice. About the Wine- … Continue reading

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A New Release from Bodegas La Purisma- Capa Rota 2009 Monastrell Syrah

So while I said I was done with my Labor Day weekend wine recommendations, I just enjoyed another bottle that is perfect for your long weekend.  Bodegas La Pursima, a winery in Spain, just released a new blend of Monastrell and Syrah in … Continue reading

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Bodegas Luzon “Luzon” Jumilla 2008

I have heard good things about the 2007 vintage of this wine.  It was named Wine Enthusiast’s #1 Top Value Wine of 2008 and many rave reviews have been written about it.  I was wandering around Whole Foods today (I … Continue reading

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