I tend to get rather excited when my
local wine shops get new wines in. As I’ve been on a tighter than usual budget
lately, I’ve been culling the value sections in the shops and was enthusiastic
when I noticed Tarima Hill Monastrell 2009 being put on the shelf. Tarima Hill
is a label of Bodegas Volver. Owning vineyards throughout Spain including 185
hectares in the Alicante region, Bodegas Volver is a project that was developed
and co-owned by Jorge Ordoñez, a prominent Spanish wine importer in the US and
enologist Rafael Cañizares. The grapes for Tarima Hill were sourced from
vineyards in the microclimate of the Vaso System, which utilizes natural
[almost organic] viticulture practices. The vines range in age from 40 to 75
years, with new acreage currently under development.
Inky dark purple with red-violet highlights,
aromas of ripe cherry, sweet vanilla and warm summer woods radiated from the
glass. Lush blackcurrant and baked cherry flavours were joined by hints of
anise in the full body. Spicy black pepper and cinnamon energised raisin along with traces of caramel in the refined, moderate finish. Enthusiastically swelling
with jammy fruit, spice and herbal elements, each velvety sip will keep you
reaching for more.
Alicante
Spain
Produced by Bodegas Volver, Bottled by R.E. 1498/A
15% Alcohol
$9
Enjoy now thru 2014
Rated 92 points by the Wine Advocate
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