winemaker's notes:
Number 29 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007!
100% Monastrell.
Bodegas Castano has long been an advocate of the Monastrell varietal in the zone and its use has increased in other bodegas as a result. Known as Mourvedre in France and other parts of the world, the varietal is perhaps best known for its influence on the wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape where the terroir and climate is not dissimilar to that of Yecla with both benefiting from a very warm, Mediterranean climate with warm days and nights.
"The 2004 Hecula is a single vineyard selection of 100% Monastrell, 50% tank aged and 50% aged in French oak. It is slightly less ebullient but more serious than its younger sibling. Exhibiting aromas of toasty black fruits with milk chocolate in the background, this is a super-rich effort with terrific depth and concentration for its humble price. It is a remarkable value for drinking over the next few years."
-The Wine Advocate
4 out of 4 people would buy this wine again.
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user reviews:
- 1/3/2008
I would buy this wine again
Everyone who tasted this wine was in love! It was a big hit and so were my holiday parties!
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- 11/21/2007
I would buy this wine again
Very excellent, smooth finish, great w/ stronger flavors (BBQ, aged Gouda, blue cheeses). I'm on my fifth case, and would order more except the cellar is filling...
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