El Molar 2021 [Red]
Producer: Casa Castillo
Region: DO Jumilla

100% garnacha organically grown on clay/gravel soils. Some 50% of the grapes are whole bunch fermented with natural yeasts, the other half destemmed. Matured 14 months in neutral French oak (500 liter & foudres).

Sweet red berry fruit (cherry/red currant), rose petals, brushy dry herbs (thyme/rosemary) and a hint of fine leather.
Subtle tannins, sleek/smooth with lush fruit flavors, dry herbs/flowers, black pepper, balanced, persistent, excellent.

Excellent work by winemaker José María Vicente. My last bottle, need to restock.

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18 Feb 2023