Enrique Mendoza Finca Xaconero Montastrell 2017

Mourvedre/Monastrell Mourvedre/Monastrell
Valencia, Spain

$27.95

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Food Pairing: Roasted venison draped with bacon and served with roasted potatoes.

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Here's a delicious mourvedre with loads of flavour and complexity, yet showing some lightness and freshness as well,...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Monastrell from Alicante in the hands of Enrique (Pepe) Mendoza is no shrinking violet. From the “land of the January...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

90% monastrell with 5% each of syrah and garnacha, the "finca" (estate) wine of Mendoza from vineyards around the...

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Community Reviews (4)

Vladimir Torres
Vladimir Torres

Sumptuous, delicious, plum, dark fruit, ripe goodness, yum. I'd say fantastic value for a wine that is under 15 Euros!

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momo158
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Brian Nash
Brian Nash

Extremely well-balanced. Expressive, concentrated nose yet lighter and tasty on the palate. Cherry fruit and smooth vanilla flavours. Liked this wine,

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Pat
Pat

Full of ripe, dark fruit. BlackBerry, black cherry, black currant are the dominant flavours, but rounded out with graphite, cigar box, and a floral and herbal quality. Medium body with medium plus tannins and acidity.

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