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2000 Las Gravas Jumilla
11-05-2003, 11:39 AM,
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Yet another Halloween porch wine report.

Dark, almost opaque color. Earthy nose, with some crushed raspberry. Very mouthfilling wine, a lot of textures. Good tannic structure, solid raspberry and dark fruits. Even though I gave up tasting rocks at the age of 4, there was a "slate"-type taste in there. I usually think of those types of descriptors as being unhelpful, but there you have it.

It was brought to the house by a friend who shared it during the handing-out-candy thing, so I don't know how much was paid for it, but I believe I've seen it around the $12 price point somewhere locally. I'll look for it, myself, and pick up another bottle or two.
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11-05-2003, 12:15 PM,
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Grape(s)?
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11-05-2003, 12:21 PM,
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I guess Monastrell...
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11-05-2003, 02:43 PM,
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Sorry for being remiss . . .

50% Mourvedre (Monastrell), 40% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Syrah

It's made by Casa Castillo, actually (helps to actually LOOK at the bottle before posting [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]



[This message has been edited by dananne (edited 11-05-2003).]
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11-01-2004, 06:08 PM,
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Had another bottle this Halloween.

Still humming along, with the dark fruits, prickly tannins, and the "slate" flavors that I remembered.
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11-03-2004, 10:23 AM,
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Does Las Gravas mean something like gravel or rocks?
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11-03-2004, 12:02 PM,
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It translates to The Gravel.
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11-04-2004, 06:51 PM,
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Correct. A friend brought it over last year under the mistaken impression that it meant "grave," but we enjoyed the wine nonetheless. She brought it over again this year. Makes a nice hearty drink to sit out in the night air while dispensing candy. Anne thinks it tastes good with the "leftover" chocolates, too.
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