2005 Bodegas Castano Monastrell

[Drew]

Here's what RP wrote about this wine, and I like the guy, but too much sediment has blocked his tasting receptors......

"The 2005 Monastrell is an insane value produced from three vineyard sites ranging in age from 40-60 years. Opaque purple-colored, it gives up fragrant aromas of blue fruits, plums, and prunes. Ripe, layered, and full-flavored, this hedonistic effort can be enjoyed now but will surely evolve for 2-3 years. Match it with beef and lamb. 2/28/2007"

Now here's the skinny, it is a very good QPR Spaniard but I'm not sure what wine RP was reviewing with the above but it wasn't this one. Dark black/ruby in color, NOT OPAQUE. Dark fruits, black cherry and hints of tar and tobacco. Medium bodied with fine grained tannins mid palate through the linguring finish. I bought a case on the spot for $6 per bottle and paired it with ground Tatanka (Buffalo)patties with mushroom sauce and roasted fingerling potatoes, delicious. 14%Alc/vol. It is an awsome value wine if you can get it under $8 per bottle.

Drew