Adventures in Spanish Wine
Monastrell
Estio Rosado 2007
Just a quick note on this one, it’s the second last rosado in the pile. Rose wine is a great drink, but really tasting it and writing up notes kind of misses the point. It’s for drinking, not thinking in my book.
Estio made from 70% Monastrell with a bit Tempranillo and Syrah.
Bright red/pink in colour, it’s quite a striking colour. The nose is up front and straight forward: strawberry and a touch of soft plum, a bit of wild herbs. It’s quite juicy and fresh with some crunchy acid. Plenty to like on the palate, strawberry and raspberry fruit with some minerals and earthy herbs. Great drinking at this price. 87 Pts.
Source: The Spanish Acquisition Cost: $19 Closure: Conventional Cork
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then again is there anything better than a dry rose on a hot summers day…..
Exactly, it’s better to drink the stuff and enjoy it.