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Juan Gil Silver Label 2007

Mourvedre/Monastrell Mourvedre/Monastrell
Murcia, Spain

$23.95 (1677)

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89 pts
4
November 13, 2010

Critic Reviews (2)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

California zin fans will enjoy this one. It's an old vine mourvedre with a very ripe, sweet nose of...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

This is a very ripe, new world style southern Spanish red, which smells very much like west coast syrah. It's full of...

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Dan Trcka
Dan Trcka

The 2007 Juan Gil Silver Label, which is made of 100% Monastrell aged in French oak for 12 months, has a medium body that is FRUITY to integrated and has inviting aromas of prune, caramel, cut hay and some coconut smoothness. Tannins are refined (decant for 15 to 30 min) and the finish is medium and a bit chalky. Surprisingly, this wine has 15% alcohol, which I would have not guessed, as the flavour intensity, acidity and tannins are nicely balanced. It can be enjoyed now, though would benefit from cellaring for couple of years and can be easily aged for another 10+ years. My impression: NICE to BEAUTIFUL, 89 pts - a recommended buy. Tasted Nov/10.

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