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Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva 2008 Wine Review

Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva 2008

Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva 2008

Cariñena D.O., Spain

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $16.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Monasterio de las Viñas

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Juicy and mouth-watering with aromas of tanned leather and cigar box. Supple and smooth. Ready to drink now with grilled lamb.

Food pairings: roast chicken.

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This Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva 2008 was reviewed on September 17, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Nicole Lewis rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This wine exceeds its modest price in terms of quality. Aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum and fine Castilian leather greet the nose. This is a medium to full bodied gem that replays the leather notes, unsweetened dark chocolate and subdued blackberry on the palate. I would posit that this wine has ample acidity and tannins to pair with a Bison burger. It has a lovely involved finish of ripe dark fruit and vanilla notes. This wine is drinking well now. I would not cellar this for more than a year.

Reviewed by Nicole T. Lewis, on September 17th, 2016.
Natalie MacLean rated this wine as 89/100
This Garnacha, Tempranillo and Cariñena red wine blend is juicy with mouth-watering acidity and aromas of tanned leather and cigar box. Smooth and full on the palate, the wine is full-bodied, robust and aged 12 months in oak. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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