by Ryan M » Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:30 pm
I used to be quite wary of any wine from Jumilla, precisely because they came in that jammy, low acid style with high Parker scores. But, I've had a few that actually had the acid and tone to back up their extracted fruit. And the best example of that was, believe or not, the 2006 Juan Gil:
Bodegas Juan Gil, Jumilla 2006
100% Monastrell (Mourvedre). Very nice, dark purple/ruby. Rich but well toned nose of dark fruits, floral vanilla, and smokey tones. Hint of black cherry upfront, followed by concentrated, jammy blackberry, currants, and then plum before a finish of vanilla, cedar smoke, and coffee. Full bodied and concentrated. Wines from Jumilla often don't have the acidity and tone to support their concentration and extraction (due to the extreme heat of the region), but this ones proves to me just how good they can be when the balance is right! Best I've had yet from the region. And it will age nicely too. Drink now to 2013 - 2015, very possibly longer. Great value for $15. Excellent / Exceptional (89 - 91). [4/18/09]
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