This is a medium bodied dark red wine with lucious fruit coming across strong with abundant flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and dark cherry. The fruit fills up your mouth and has a pleasing finish of mild tannins and long lasting fruit...
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The wine for this week is the 2006 Carchelo Monastrell by Agapito Rico from Jumilla, Spain. This is a wonderful wine made from the blackskin grape Monastrell, which in some countries is called Mouvedre. The "Wine Advocate scored this one an 88.
This is a medium bodied dark red wine with lucious fruit coming across strong with abundant flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and dark cherry. The fruit fills up your mouth and has a pleasing finish of mild tannins and long lasting fruit. This is a great choice for lamb or any grilled chops, but you will love it with lasanga! Norm's score is 90.