DATE

VINTAGE

VARIETAL

PRODUCER

APPELLATION

Alc. by Vol

PRICE

04/25/08

2005

Monastrell

Castano

Yecla, Spain, D.O.

14.5%

$19.99

NOTES

Sight - Red, clear Nose - Berries, and charred meat Taste - Blackberry, freshly roasted strong black coffee, charred bacon.   This one is big, and bold, but not over the top.

RATING

Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9

DATE

VINTAGE

VARIETAL

PRODUCER

APPELLATION

Alc. by Vol

PRICE

10/26/06

2004

Mourvedre

Jade Mountain

Contra Costa County, Napa

15.5%

$21.99

NOTES

Sight - Crimson Nose - Fruit and tar Taste - Ripe blackberry, spice, and tar blend with just the right amount of acidity, and moderate tannins to make this one tasty, full-bodied beverage.   The 15.5% alcohol content is untraceable, and the finish is long with lasting flavors.

RATING

Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9.6

DATE

VINTAGE

VARIETAL

PRODUCER

APPELLATION

Alc. by Vol

PRICE

09/19/06

2004

Monastrell

Castano

Yecla, Spain, D.O.

14%

$13.99

NOTES

Sight - Brillant ruby Nose - Berry fruits and licorice Taste - Ripe red berry fruits, spicey, tarry black licorice, nice sweet acidity.   Tight flavors with licorice lingering in the finish.   Supple yet rich.   Fruit flavors intensify with time.   Complex.

RATING

Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9