Bodegas Castano Hecula Monastrel 2013

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There are 2 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Trevor Sabourin rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

This is a great value Spanish monastrell (A.K.A. mourvedre). It offers rich, ripe fruit flavours with a touch of oak, full-body, and some more Old-World spicy and savoury qualities. The aromas center around jammy raspberry and dark cherry, with some licorice, black pepper, cedar, and smokey/gamey tones. The fruit shows more freshness and restraint on the palate, allowing for the spicy, savoury characteristics to show more. The acidity is fresh, the tannins are slightly coarse, and there is some volatility. There is a decent length, cocoa-tinged finish. Rustic, yet easily appealing. Would benefit from a brief decanting, to soften the volatility (splash it around a bit). Should compliment a variety of grilled meats quite nicely. Tasted Apr. 2017.

Shudbesailing rated this wine as 82/100 with the following review:

Alcohol is overpowering.

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Bodegas Castano Hecula Monastrel 2013, Yecla, Spain Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. 300673 14% 750 mL $11.70. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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