{"product_id":"casa-castillo-la-tendida-monastrell-2021-750ml","title":"Casa Castillo La Tendida Monastrell 2021 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Elegant Jumilla Monastrell with dark fruit, wild herbs, fine tannins and a mineral finish.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasa Castillo La Tendida 2021 is a beautifully refined take on Monastrell from Jumilla, showing just how elegant this warm climate Spanish variety can be when handled well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark cherry, blackberry and ripe red fruit sit alongside dried herbs, florals and earthy spice, with fine tannins and a chalky mineral edge giving the wine plenty of freshness. Despite the depth of fruit, this is not a heavy or jammy style. It feels balanced, savoury and surprisingly graceful for Jumilla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very smart buy for those who enjoy Rhône varieties, Spanish reds or richer Mediterranean wines but still want freshness and finesse. It has plenty of character now, with the structure to become even more interesting over the next several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark cherry, blackberry and ripe red berries with dried herbs, florals, earth and gentle spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to full bodied with juicy dark fruit, savoury herbs and fine polished tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and fresh with lingering fruit, earthy spice and a distinctive chalky mineral note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with grilled lamb, roast pork, slow cooked beef and Mediterranean style meat dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also works beautifully with mushrooms, roasted vegetables, charcuterie and mature cheeses, where the savoury fruit and herbal character really come into their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasa Castillo is one of the benchmark producers of Jumilla in south eastern Spain. The family began developing the estate as a quality focused winery in the 1980s, with the first commercial vintage released in 1991.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Tendida comes from a specific section of the estate and blends predominantly Monastrell with Garnacha. The 2021 is particularly impressive for its balance, combining ripe Mediterranean fruit with florals, herbs, fine tannins and a distinctly mineral finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the sort of Jumilla that changes a few minds about Monastrell. Plenty of flavour, but no need to shout about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking beautifully now, but it has the balance and tannin structure to develop comfortably through around 2032.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect the fresh dark fruit to become more savoury and earthy with time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 La Tendida received \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, highlighting its combination of herbs, florals, earth, fine tannins and chalky finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Casa Castillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75% Monastrell, 25% Garnacha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jumilla, Murcia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Savoury Mediterranean Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to Full Bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic Score:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 93 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Flavours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark Cherry, Blackberry, Red Fruit, Wild Herbs, Florals, Earth, Mineral Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":49259719557337,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Casa_Castillo_La_Tendida_Monastrell_2021_750ml.png?v=1791893852","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/casa-castillo-la-tendida-monastrell-2021-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}