Mad Dogs & Englishmen Shiraz Cabernet Monastrell 2004 - 瘋狗與英國人

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Shiraz Cabernet Monastrell 2004
Varietal: Cabernet, Shiraz, Monastrell
Appellation: Jumilla, Southern Spain
Price: $6.59
Dealer: Costco

Content Info:
20% Shiraz + 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, + 60% Monastrell
14% Alco. By Vol.

Background Info:
這款酒有著一種名為 Monastrell 的葡萄品種我尚未嘗試過, 在 Decanter 的網站上並沒有詳細地列出這樣的品種, 所以對我而言該品種的認識便屬於一種嘗試性的階段, Monastrell 生長在南法與西班牙的邊境之間, 由於2003年的西班牙的 Jumilla 有著有紀錄以來的最高溫, Monastrell 便擁有著極高的成熟度, 採收日期也因此提前了15天.
此外我再尋找酒瓶標籤的時候, 意外地發現了 Mad Dogs & Englishmen 竟原本是一個早年樂團的名稱, 然後在間接地被這個酒廠採用其名稱, 而這個樂團則是給人很 Macho-Man 的感覺, 就好比這款酒開頭那股強勁有力的澀度, 非常地 Macho.

Official Comment:
"Jumilla is an exciting new wine-making area in Spain. This wine is made from a combination of the most widely planted local grape variety called Monastrell (60%); barrel aged Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Shiraz (20%). Monastrell is a sexy grape that originated in the South of France but has flourished in this region of Spain, South East of Madrid, due to the warm weather that fosters the late ripening period of this particular varietal. 2003 was hot as hell in Jumilla, the hottest on record in fact. The harvest was moved up by 15 days to accommodate for the weather, also breaking records. The result is a wonderfully ripe, high quality wine that proudly represents this emerging growing area in Spain. The Monastrell grape brings raspberry, loganberry and mulberry flavors to the palate while the Shiraz carries white pepper notes. The Cabernet provides the backbone to the wine with a soft, round mouth feel and a sweet mid-palate."

“Ruby red with purple flashes, the wine displays plums, blackberries, and ripe raspberries on the nose. Soft tannins enhance the round flavors of juicy plum, berries and cherries. It has balanced acidity and a long, ripe finish.”

Personal Comment:
Sight: Ruby red. Tight tears.
Nose: Grass, bread, chocolate, and plummy aromas.
Taste: Licorice, and tangy alcohol full-bodied red. It starts out with bit strong dry, and then it turns light sweet taste. Lots of tannins. Long finish. I think I recently drink too much German Riesling that leans to sweet favor and taste instead of dry and tannic. Overall it definitely worth to have one bottle of Spain table wine. Cheers…
An outstanding blending local varietal names Monastrell. It implements the newly difference toward the international flavor. A superb from the southern Spain.
紅寶石般地紅色葡萄酒液, 細長而狹窄的酒淚, 給人直覺地感到酒精濃度地濃烈, 酒香味中散發著青草, 麵包 巧克力以及梅子風味, 在紅酒中就是這種梅子的香味, 總讓我有著強烈地想要一飲而盡的衝動, 含一口葡萄酒用舌頭優遊地享受各種伴隨而出地口感, 很澀以及很夠勁的單寧, 但漸漸地釋放出香甜地味道, 並有著甘油地氣味, 重度的酒體, 價格極為適合當作每天伴飯的餐酒, 縱使是單獨品飲也是不錯的享受, 值得一買再買, Monastrell 則是奠定了一次印象頗深的良好口感.


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