2009 Olivares Altos de la Hoya Monastrell - Jumilla

Bodegas Olivares is one of the oldest producers in Jumilla and their old vine Monastrell, Altos de la Hoya, is perennially one of the best values in Spain. 

90 Points, International Wine Cellar: "Bright violet. Spicy, floral-accented aromas of black raspberry, sassafras, dried flowers and allspice, enhanced by a subtle mineral overtone. Lively and precise, with sweet red and dark berry flavors and a nervy mineral spine. Shows very good energy on the finish, leaving tangy red fruit and spice notes. This is quite unlike most wines from Jumilla, which can show more richness than balance. Some of these vines date back to 1872."