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Friday, August 23, 2013

Bargain Spanish!


2012 Volver Tarima Monastrel....$7.99 / 750ml

The grapes for this wine are 100% Monastrell with the age of the vines ranging from 25-35 years old. The soil is very chalky and are at an elevation of some 2.100 feet above sea level. The winery owns some (80 hectares) 192 acres of vineyards,some of which are certified organic


2012 has not been rated, but check out the press for last year's vintage by Robert Parker...
     "The 2011 Tarima made from non-organic Monastrell is sensational. From an area dominated by cooperatives, this full-bodied blockbuster boasts plenty of blue and black fruit notes, impressive purity and an enticing texture as well as length. It is hard to believe that wines such as this can be found for under $10 a bottle." - Rated 91/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

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