BODEGAS JUAN GIL Monastrell Jumilla Honoro Vera 2019 $9 (85 points)
An open-knit red, with ripe red plum and currant notes marked with mountain herb, pepper and hot stone elements. Shows muscular tannins. Drink now.
An open-knit red, with ripe red plum and currant notes marked with mountain herb, pepper and hot stone elements. Shows muscular tannins. Drink now.
Round and fleshy, this white delivers honey-tinged peach, melon and lemon notes, with accents of oak spice. Rich and on the softer side. Drink now through 2023.
An earthy, meaty version, sporting black cherry, plum, raw beef, iron and bouillon aromas and flavors. The fruit element intensifies on the palate, playing out on a long finish that is balanced and fresh, showing dusty tannins. Best from 2024 through 2…
A mineral-driven rosé, with melon pith, heather and garrigue flavors carried by a sleek, mouthwatering acidity. Shows nice balance and freshness. Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. Drink now.
Flavors of baked pineapple and ripe pear are medium-bodied and well-spiced. Fruity finish. Drink now.
Juicy and fresh, with a mix of plum and raspberry compote flavors infused with singed vanilla and anise. The rounded, polished finish makes it ready to go. Drink now through 2022.
This medium-bodied red is round and fresh, offering an easy-drinking mix of crushed black cherry, herbed olive and tangy mineral notes. Merlot and Corvina. Drink now.