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15½/20
Castaño Monastrell 2008
Yecla, Valencia and Murcia, SpainSomewhat reduced nose with liquorice root, peppery, meaty, floral, black olive, leather aromas. Round, full, fresh, slightly tannic palate with black cherry, peppery, floral, meaty, tobacco, rooty, smoky flavours. A bit rustic but decent intensity and balance for the money. As always, good solid value.Tasted: 23 October 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $11.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
| AB | $12.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
| NB | $12.00 | 750ml |
Grape: MonastrellCSPC: 731620UPC: 8422443001208
