Mira Salinas Monastrell 2020

Critical Acclaim: 93 pts Jeb Dunnuck; 91 pts James Suckling; Vinous.  Tasting Notes: "Coming from limestone soils and all Monastrell, raised in new, second, third, and fourth-use French oak barriques, the 2020 Mira Salinas Monastrell sports a vivid purple hue and offers remarkable purity in its crème de cassis, crushed violets, spice box, crushed stone, and graphite nuances. It's concentrated, medium to full-bodied, has remarkable purity, and ripe tannins."- Jeb Dunnuck.  "Red cherries, red plums and rose hips on the nose, with a hint of olives. It’s medium- to full-bodied, fruity and supple, with a salty twist to the red fruit. Soft tannins."- James Suckling.  "The 2020 Monastrell Mira Salinas is sourced from Alicante. Aged for one year in oak barrels, this purple wine offers aromas of thyme, bay, violet and plum. Dry and rich, the palate features a slightly uplifted acidity that invigorates the wine. Complex, with a solar core, this is an intense and captivating red."- Vinous.  Varietal: Mourvedre.