"The 2005 Mira is 65% Monastrell, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Garnacha Tintorera aged in 60-70% new French oak. Deep crimson-colored, the wine has an excellent bouquet of pain grille, mineral/creosote, black cherry, and blueberry. This leads to a smooth-textured, focused, elegant effort with ample spicy fruit, very good depth and breadth, and a long, pure finish. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 6-8 years." 93 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 175, February 2008
“Nobody knows monastrell like the Castaño family who produces Castaño Hecula (90TWA) and Solanera (91TWA), two of the best values from Spain. So when an opportunity arose in Alicante, the Castaño family didn’t hesitate. The 2005
Mira Salinas is a world class Monastrell blend that will delight Spanish wine fans and dazzle the Rhone drinkers. It is 60%
Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Garnacha (or Grenache). Loaded with ripe red fruits and dark berries,
it is concentrated and full on the palate with a sleek velvety texture that makes it classy and elegant. Its finish is long and
sensual with a pinch of spice at the end. It tastes like a $40 wine and has a suggested retail of $25. It’s crazy good!” 93+ Points, Summer Martin, B-21's Spain Advocate (Staff Selection, October 2009) |