2017 Monastrell
Stalwart Ship
Spain
Taste a piece of winemaking history in the award-winning Stalwart Ship Monastrell
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Stalwart Ship
Monastrell
Grapes have a fascinating and complex history that winds all around the world. The grape used in the Stalwart Ship is thought to have been brought to Spain by the seafaring Phoenicians around 500 BC! Known more often today by its French name Mourvédre, Monastrell is a thick-skinned grape with beautiful dark fruit flavors and firm tannins. The winemaker used gentle winemaking methods to ensure a soft and fleshy texture that really plays well off the voluptuous structure. This mixture of fruit, spice, and tannin makes it great for enjoying with food. Try it with rich and spicy dishes. Judges love it too! It took home a bronze medal from the 2018 Harvest Challenge.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Stalwart Ship
Monastrell
Grapes have a fascinating and complex history that winds all around the world. The grape used in the Stalwart Ship is thought to have been brought to Spain by the seafaring Phoenicians around 500 BC! Known more often today by its French name Mourvédre, Monastrell is a thick-skinned grape with beautiful dark fruit flavors and firm tannins. The winemaker used gentle winemaking methods to ensure a soft and fleshy texture that really plays well off the voluptuous structure. This mixture of fruit, spice, and tannin makes it great for enjoying with food. Try it with rich and spicy dishes. Judges love it too! It took home a bronze medal from the 2018 Harvest Challenge.
WINE REGION:
Spain
While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.
WINE REGION
Spain
While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Chorizo, Cheeseburger and Fries, Wood Fired Pizza
Pairs well with…
Chorizo, Cheeseburger and Fries, Wood Fired Pizza
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Chorizo, Cheeseburger and Fries, Wood Fired Pizza
Pairs well with…
Chorizo, Cheeseburger and Fries, Wood Fired Pizza
TASTING NOTES:
Spices
Leather
Blueberry
With a full-body brimming with dark notes of blueberry, spices, and leathery tannins, this is a powerful wine. The strong flavors imbue a freshness that pairs well with intense foods, we've tried it with Spanish food, pizzas, and even cheeseburgers to great success.
TASTING NOTES
Spices
Leather
Blueberry
With a full-body brimming with dark notes of blueberry, spices, and leathery tannins, this is a powerful wine. The strong flavors imbue a freshness that pairs well with intense foods, we've tried it with Spanish food, pizzas, and even cheeseburgers to great success.