{"title":"Monastrell","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"castano-ecologico-monastrell-2018-spain","title":"Castaño Ecologico Monastrell 2018 (Spain)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Beautifully fruited and modern, the inviting bouquet shows Black Doris plum, mixed berry compote, warm spice and dried herb characters, leading to a succulent palate that is plump and lingering. The wine offers up front appealing with a lingering silky finish. At its best: now to 2022\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine displays a deep, cherry red colour in the glass, with violet hues. On the nose, it shows rich notes of fresh fruit (black cherry, plum) and an elegant herbal touch. This wine is really smooth on the palate, extremely fruity with velvety tannins and a long finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine is 100% organic Monastrell, grown in vines of an average age of 25 years old. The pruning was short, with bush-trained and trellis vines. The harvest occurred in the first week of October 2018 and fermented for 10 days at a temperature of 28 degrees, in stainless steel tanks. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine is vegan friendly! \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pair with pizza, rich tomato sauces and savoury cheese. Spicy chicken wings are also a great match as are blue rich salmon and even grilled sardines!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488078569789,"sku":"CS1EMON618","price":83.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12946-1.jpg?v=1729030386"},{"product_id":"castano-hecula-monastrell-2017-spain","title":"Castaño Hecula Monastrell 2017 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eOak sice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDark plum \u0026amp; black cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eSilky mothfeel\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eSoft tannins\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Gorgeously fruited and instantly appealing, the wine shows dark plum and black cherry characters with nuances of olive, anise and earthy mushrooms on the nose. The palate delivers lovely weight and fruit intensity, well supported by silky texture and a lingering dry finish. At its best: now to 2023\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine is intense and shiny with a decadent cherry red colour. On the nose, it blooms pleasant, ripe, red fruit aromas, sweet spices (liquorice). It has very elegant and wooden notes that do not cover the intense fruitiness. It is well-balanced, fresh, with elegant soft tannins and a good acidity. The finish is long and well structured. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine is 100% Monastrell, aging for 6 months in oak barrels. Short pruning in Bush trained vines. This was harvested on September 2018 and fermented for 8-10 days in 24-26 degree temperatures, in stainless steel tanks. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine is vegan friendly! \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pair with lamb, meat stews, grilled meats in general, spiced food, cured cheese \u0026amp; assorted tapas. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488078602557,"sku":"CS1HMON617","price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12947-1.jpg?v=1729030387"},{"product_id":"castano-ecologico-barrica-monastrell-2017-spain","title":"Castaño Ecologico Barrica Monastrell 2017 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRich, dark berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eViolets\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke \u0026amp; black pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This is a gorgeous rendition of the variety; the complex bouquet shows blackberry, cranberry, toasted almond and cake spice characters. It is equally satisfying on the palate with succulent fruit intensity and fleshy mouthfeel, classically structured by chalky tannins. At its best: now to 2023\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA bright, deep purple in the glass. On the nose the wine delivers powerful aromas of blueberry, blackberry, violet and spices that follow on the palate along with a smoky candied touch and black peppery background from its brief ageing in oak. A long and silky after taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pair with steak, pork and lamb. Rich in tomato sauce dishes, vegetables, pasta with rich complex sauces and meat stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488079159613,"sku":"CS1EBMO617","price":125.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12963-1.jpg?v=1729030393"},{"product_id":"allegranza-alicante-gran-monastrell-2018-spain","title":"Allegranza Alicante Gran Monastrell 2018 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eOaked\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-dry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRipe juicy dark cherries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep dark ruby red colour with violet blue rim. The aromas are mature blackberries, ripe juicy dark cherries gentle notes of wild herbs balanced off with a dark chocolate. On the palate the wine is rich and juicy with good concentration between mature fruits and rich dark chocolate with a natural sweetness and gentle tannins that lay smooth over the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMade from 100% Monastrell, the grapes for this wine were grown on 40yr old vines in the Alicante region in Spain. The region experiences a semi continental climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were hand harvested a little later than usual, in the beginning of November. Cold maceration at 5ºC over 48 hrs and fermented at 24-26ºC over 12-15 days. The wine was then aged for 6 months in 100% French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488104816957,"sku":null,"price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13676-1.jpg?v=1729030629"},{"product_id":"castano-ecologico-monastrell-2019-spain","title":"Castaño Ecologico Monastrell 2019 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRipe red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eLiquorice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA shiny, cherry red colour in the glass with beautiful ripe red fruit and plum aromas balanced by a smoky, liquorice hint. On the palate, this wine is easy drinking with smooth tannins and very fruity flavours. Finishes long with an elegant aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMade of 100% organic Monastrell on vines aging 25+ years. Harvested in October of 2019, fermented for ten days at 28 degrees celcius with malolcatic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPair with pizza with rich tomato sauces and savoury cheese, spicy chicken wings, salmon or grilled sardines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488166650173,"sku":"CS1EMON619","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/15071-1.jpg?v=1729031073"},{"product_id":"gil-family-honoro-vera-monastrell-2019-spain","title":"Gil Family Honoro Vera Monastrell 2019 (Spain)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIts pleasing nose reveals notes of underbrush, mineral, and blueberry leading to a savoury, spicy, nicely balanced medium-bodied wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with grapes of Monastrell from vineyards planted on chalky and rocky soils very poor in nutrients and without irrigation, the resulting wine is very aromatic with a high concentration of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together ten different artisanal vineyards from across Spain’s major wine regions, Gil Family Estates takes the small-production philosophy and gives it greater exposure, at an attractive price point. All the wines within this range are as distinctive and creative as the artist-designed labels that adorn each bottle, reflecting the unique soil types and climates of their respective regions, as well as the unique touches of their artisan winemakers. The result is a range that tells a comprehensive story of Spain’s dramatically varied wine regions and the colourful characters who create them. The Gil Family is based in Jumilla, an upcoming winegrowing area just south of Valencia where the original winery, Juan Gil, is also located. The family established this winery in 1916, and since then it has been refined and expanded to take advantage of the remarkable climate – which sees hot summers and long, cold winters, with a regular difference of 25 ºC between day and night temperatures. The success of these wines allowed the family to start working with other likeminded producers around Spain from 2002 onwards, in the regions of Castilla y León, Montsant and Priorat, Calatayud, Rueda, Almansa and Rías Baixas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GreatLittle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488269115709,"sku":"RAGFOM19","price":119.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/17415-1.jpg?v=1729031868"},{"product_id":"castano-hecula-monastrell-2018-spain","title":"Castaño Hécula Monastrell 2018 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican \u0026amp; French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRipe red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSoft tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep shiny cherry-red colour. Elegant ripe red fruit aromas and spiced notes on the nose (black pepper). Its soft elegant notes of oak do not cover the intense ripe red fruit aromatic components. It is well-balanced, silky but structured, with elegant soft tannins and a good acidity. Long aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t100% Monastrell grown in Yecla in limestone soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrapes were harvested in September 2018, fermented for 8-10 days at 24-26ºC, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steeel tanks. The wine was aged for 6 months in oak barrels (80% French and 20% American).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pair with lamb, meat stews, grilled meats in general, spiced food(Mexican), cured cheeses, assorted tapas.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488311157053,"sku":"CS1HMON618","price":107.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/18402-1.jpg?v=1729032203"},{"product_id":"castano-molinico-loco-monastrell-2020-spain","title":"Castaño Molinico Loco Monastrell 2020 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eOaked\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eCherry \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eViolet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eJuicy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"It's sweetly ripe and inviting on the nose with dark plum, raspberry, mixed spice and floral aromas. The palate displays succulent fruit intensity with plump mouthfeel and silky tannins, making it immediately approachable and appealing. At its best: now to 2025\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep cherry red color, clean, with violet shines. It shows pleasant notes of red fruit (cherry and red plum). On the palate, it is smooth, light, juicy and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine is a blend of 90% Monastrell and 10% Syrah varietals from 30+ year old vines grown in clay at an altitude of 500m.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrapes were fermented for 7-8 days in stainless steel takes at 24-26ºC followed by aginign for a month in oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Pair with cold meats and sausages, grilled white and red meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488331014461,"sku":"CS1MTIN620","price":83.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/18872-1.jpg?v=1729032358"},{"product_id":"castano-hecula-monastrell-2019-spain","title":"Castaño Hécula Monastrell 2019 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican \u0026amp; French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eRipe red fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eSoft tannins\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Wonderfully ripe and fragrant, the bouquet shows dark berry, vanilla, smoked game and roasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate delivers excellent weight and roundness, combined with succulent fruit flavours and savoury nuances, finishing gorgeously long and silky. At its best: now to 2024\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"From bush-trained vines grown in limestone soils and matured for six months in a mix of French and American oak barrels. Dense, smooth red with plum, raspberry, pepper and smoky oak flavours. Gutsy red offering good value at this price\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Feb 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOf an intense cherry-red colour. Outstanding notes of ripe red fruit and spices (black peper) on elegant and subtle toasted aromas. Balanced, well - structured, with soft embodying tannins, good acidity and a silky afertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrapes are fermented for 8-10 days at 24-26°C, and the wine is aged for 6 months in 80% French oak barrels with the other 20% in American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Very versatile wine. Pair with lamb, meat stews, grilled meats in general, spicy food. Also lighter dishes as cured cheeses, assorted tapas.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488382198077,"sku":"CS1HMON619","price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/19970-1.jpg?v=1729032728"},{"product_id":"castano-ecologico-monastrell-2020-spain","title":"Castaño Ecologico Monastrell 2020 (Spain)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRipe cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eLiquorice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eElegant finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tShiny cherry red colour. Marked ripe red fruit aromas (cherry, plum) with liquorice hints. 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Outstanding notes of ripe red fruit, plums and blueberries, on elegant and subtle toasted aromas. Pleasant on the palate, it shows raspberry jam hints along with slightly vanilla and cacao toasted notes. It is well-balanced, with a delicate, enveloping and rich ending.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tContinental climate in the region influenced by the closeness of the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t6 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Very versatile wine. Pair with lamb, meat stews, grilled meats in general, spicy food (Mexican, Tandoor...). 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