Juan Gil 2010

100% Monastrell –known to you Francophiles as Mourvèdre despite it tracing its provenance to Spain, this red could very well define the wine from the dry Jumilla in Spain’s southeast –southwest of Valencia. Exclusively aged 12 months in French oak (1/3 new), this offers up a fragrant palate full of floral cherries and savory vanilla bean. A dusty Spanish red though rich is perfectly balanced and terrifically engaging.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, February 2013

Expert Review

90 Stephen Tanzer
"(100% monastrell, aged for 12 months in French oak): Inky purple. Sexy, oak-spiced aromas and flavors of black and blue fruits, with a smoky nuance gaining strength with air. Juicy, precise wine with very good finishing sweetness and gentle tannic grip."

Food Pairings

Paella with meat, stewed meat, stewed vegetable, mushroom, poultry, sauces fish, smoked seafood, blue and cured cheese, red meat, roast and baked meat.