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2002
Castaño Solanera Vinas Viejas
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Bodegas Castaño
bodegascastano.com
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| Appellation: |
Yecla - Murcia - Spain
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Monastrell
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alicante Bouschet
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| Maturity: |
Drink/Mature |
| Rating: |
Excellent |
| Est. Price: |
$16.00 |
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Alcohol %: |
14 |
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Description: |
best 2004-2007 |
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Tasting Notes:
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tasted:
September 14, 2005
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John King
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rated:
April 11, 2004
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Robert Parker
erobertparker.com
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90 points
"There are 20,000 cases of the 2002 Solanera, a formidably endowed, chunky, rich, chocolatey, melted licorice, blackberry and black currant-scented wine. A deep ruby/purple color is followed by a medium to full-bodied red with loads of texture, and a luscious mid-palate revealing notions of scorched earth and black fruits. It is a sizeable effort with extremely ripe tannin, something only old vine, late harvested Mourvedre can achieve. It is a custom cuvee created only for the American marketplace, so bottles sold in Europe and in the grey market will be completely different. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years, although my instincts suggest it will last longer."
Best 2004-2007
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