Thursday, October 24, 2013

Juan Gil Mouvédre 2011




Juan Gil 2011

Mouvédre $16.99

Jumilla, Spain

15.0% Alcohol 

Charles 3.5 stars

Melissa 3.0 stars


Visual:  Very dark color, no staining, quick legs, no contrast.  Very dark purple!


Nose: French oak comes through strong, along with spices (not pepper) and leather.  Vanilla, clove also.  Dark fruits like bing cherries.


Taste: Oak, Vanilla, Strawberry and a backbone of tannins and dryness that hangs around into the finish. 


Would like to test test vs the Olivares Monastrell.