Barrica Monastrell Syrah

* appearance: deep ruby purple
* aromas: dark berries, pungent note of camphor, vanilla, licorice, hints of smoke
* palate: juicy dark fruit
* structure: medium+ bodied, soft tannins, 14.5% alcohol
* finish: medium length
* winemaking: made from dry farmed, old vines fruit, 75% Monastrell and 25% Syrah aged 6 months in French oak at the oldest winery in the Yecla DO
* pairing: Mexican Salisbury Steak
* price: drinks well at $14

acceptable, but nothing special

Good medium priced mix of Monastrell and Syrah from Espana. Medium body with good fruit and solid wood do balances out the Syrah tone. Good buy for $13.

Very nice, subtle yet dry, tad sour

Oaky

High acidity...good with food. Nice aroma

The Syrah seems to dominate, and not in a good way. The mouthfeel on the wine is really nice but there's a heavy chocolaty note that is very distracting. Good but wouldn't buy again.

Very tasty Spanish blend. Ripe and smoky, dark cherry and cedar.

Smooth and yummy

Table wine. Nothing stand out-ish. Dry finish.