TN: Solanera, Yecla, 2002, Southern Spain

[Serge Birbrair]

non filtered, french oaky vanilla taste, big on the attack and finish,
65% Monastrell, 35% cabernet
Our new choice for every day wine.

In your mouth
4- smooth and balanced


Bang for a buck, quid, euro
5- buy more and tell your friends $8.99 US


Emotional review
4- Thank you, Sir, may I have another?

13 points

[JuiceCowboy]

Serge,

You may need to fill these folks in on the WineTalk 15 point scale to clarify these -

http://winetalk.com/15.html

non filtered, french oaky vanilla taste, big on the attack and finish,
65% Monastrell, 35% cabernet
Our new choice for every day wine.

In your mouth
4- smooth and balanced


Bang for a buck, quid, euro
5- buy more and tell your friends $8.99 US


Emotional review
4- Thank you, Sir, may I have another?

13 points

[Chow Chow]

Have u tried Castano Hecula fr Yecla?
I'm very impressed with their wines.

[Serge Birbrair]

Have u tried Castano Hecula fr Yecla?
I'm very impressed with their wines.

not yet,
but we intend to do in May when we go to Spain.
I'll post travel pictures and Tasting Notes when we get back. I never been to Spain before.