In southeast Spain, the relatively new wine region (1996) of Jumilla is producing some great wines, and even greater wine bargains. For several years I have been enjoying Juan Gil, which is 100% Monastrell. Selling at $15 retail, it is increasingly showing up on some of the better wine lists around New York. This is a big wine: deep purple, medium-bodied, rich and lush. A big blast of berries if you ask me, and I strongly recommend you open it and hour or so before drinking, because it's one those wines that seems to really change once the cork is pulled. Very high ratings from The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) and The Wine Spectator (or, The Wine Speculator, as I like to say). Vintages in Spain have been consistently good in recent years, and the 2007 Juan Gil should be available in most fine wine shops. Salud!Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Vino de España: Bodegas Hijos Juan Gil
In southeast Spain, the relatively new wine region (1996) of Jumilla is producing some great wines, and even greater wine bargains. For several years I have been enjoying Juan Gil, which is 100% Monastrell. Selling at $15 retail, it is increasingly showing up on some of the better wine lists around New York. This is a big wine: deep purple, medium-bodied, rich and lush. A big blast of berries if you ask me, and I strongly recommend you open it and hour or so before drinking, because it's one those wines that seems to really change once the cork is pulled. Very high ratings from The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) and The Wine Spectator (or, The Wine Speculator, as I like to say). Vintages in Spain have been consistently good in recent years, and the 2007 Juan Gil should be available in most fine wine shops. Salud!
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