Tasting - Bodegas Murtia Carmine Monastrell

Wine Tasting #3
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Name: Bodegas Murtia
Grape: Mourvedre
Region: Jumilla
Country: Spain
Year: 2009
Price: $13.99 (Kroger UCB)

Wine Critic Review:
      "Opaque ruby. Powerful, oak-spiced aromas of cherry-cola, blueberry and vanilla, with notes of roasted plum and licorice adding complexity. Broad and fleshy on the palate, offering lush black and blue fruit flavors and a note of mocha. The blueberry note carries through on the finish, which features mounting tannins and very good length." Critique from Wine Enthusiast.

Personal Review:
     This wine has a very satisfying oak and vanilla aroma, which gives it a signature old world wine smell. Unlike other wines I have tasted, the Carmine Monastrell has a bite to it that works very well with a fillet mignon. The cracked pepper on top of the filet enabled the wine to burst with new life, giving the wine a totally different flavor. Combing the steak with this wine turned this bitter wine into a smooth, almost refreshing one that complimented it very well. I would highly recommend this wine for those grilling a steak.

Personal Score: VG (4.2/5)