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Nathalie Bonhomme El Petit Bonhomme Tinto 2022
Jumilla, Valencia and Murcia, SpainEl Petit Bonhomme fruit is sourced from Jumilla, and in this case, 55% 30 year old monastrell, 30% garnacha, and 15% syrah from the harsh climate and bush vines of southwest Spain. Winemaker Natalie Bonhomme says the label is “made with the same zeal that we produce all our wines, which is to create approachable wines of quality that over-deliver for the price.” I agree. The yields are easy to control in Jumilla due to the lack of water, which gives the wine a concentration you seldom see at this price point. It is hand harvested, followed by a cold maceration and a two week fermentation in small stainless steel vats. It goes through malolactic fermentation in 225L French oak barrels for the monastrell and syrah, and 300L American oak for the garnacha. In all, it spends 6 months in French oak. As mentioned, I enjoy the quality : price ratio that gives this spicy workhorse weekday red a well earned place at the dinner table. Ready to drink.Tasted: 15 February 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $19.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $18.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $17.99 | 750ml | special order |
| MB | $18.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
Blend: Monastrell - Garnacha - SyrahCSPC: 169383UPC: 8437005068711
