In 1987, the state of Spanish wine was bleak. When Americans thought of wines from Spain, they had visions of cheap Sherry and tired Rioja gathering dust on the lower shelves of wine shops. But that…

Bodegas Los Frailes, Monastrell Rosado, Valencia, Spain 2012 {biodynamic} 100% Monastrell Bright Cherry, Light Strawberry & Cream Pie Wow, this lovely pink colored wine from the almost black…

Bodegas Los Frailes, Monastrell, Valencia, Spain 2011 {biodynamic} 100% Monastrell Black Cherry, Blackberry, Racy & Ripe! The sandy dry soils of Valencia yield outstanding Monastrell grapes full of…

Torre Castillo is a family owned winery run by Julian Lopez Lizan. It is located in Montealegre del Castillo, in the heart of the D.O. Jumilla. The family built a new cellar in 1996 and got new…

We've had a great run lately of Spanish wines with high scores, irresistibly deep flavors, and "are you kidding me" price tags. As Robert Parker mentions in his review of the new 2010 Tarima Hill,…

A big, brooding Monastrell from Jumilla. Full-bodied with a touch of toasty oak and brimming with ripe fruit flavors and coffee and cocoa. Smooth tannins make for easy drinking.

Bodegas Los Frailes, "After 3" Late Harvest Monastrell Viñas Viejas [500ml], Valencia, Spain 2009 {biodynamic} 100% Monastrell (dulce natural) Gorgeous Violet Perfume, Sweet Blackberry, Honeyed Spice…