86POINTS
15½/20
La Casona de Castaño Old Vines Monastrell 2013
Yecla, Valencia and Murcia, SpainSpicy, black plum, tobacco, floral, rooty, cedar aromas. Light, fresh, elegant and juicy palate with light tannins. Black cherry, rooty, plum, herbal, tobacco, meaty, coffee flavours. Good fruit if a bit lean and light but fine for any grilled meat. Solid value again.Tasted: 12 August 2014Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:AB | $12.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
BC | $10.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
ON | $10.00 | 750ml | |
NB | $10.25 | 750ml |
Grape: MonastrellCSPC: 400002UPC: 8422443002519