Marquee Artisan Wines

Deep Ruby Black Cherry

This wine has an excellent structure, highly concentrated with a long and intense spicy finish. As 2008 was a bit cooler year than 2007, the 2008 Old Hands Organic Monastrell has stronger acids and a pure bing cherry flavour.

Predominant aromas of black fruit, almost jammy, pulled together with pressed figs and rosemary notes.

Grilled Meats, Pasta or Flavourful Cheeses.

Winemaker - Pedro Azorín www.bodegaslapurisima.com
14.0% Alcohol by Vol.
1.3 g/L Res. Sugar

100% Organic Monastrell, placed on the highest vineyards windswept, dry and clean under the D.O. Yecla. We are able to grow organic grapes without having to treat for mildew. We use pheromone traps to trap the moths. The vines are very old in plots with very sandy soils so we reduce the chance of root born parasites. These vines have 9 sq meters per foot which help avoid contamination for adjacent vines. All these facts attest not just to our ability to grow organic grapes but the general health and quality of our grapes so it carries over to our other products.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this wine proudly supports Autism Research.

· 89 Points - Silver Medal "Highly Recommended" - 2010 World Wine Championships Beverage Testing Institute
· Silver Medal - Indy International Wine Competition 2010

· 88 Points "Best Buy" - Wine & Spirits June 2009
· 88 Points - Silver Medal "Highly Recommended" - 2009 World Wine Championships Beverage Testing Institute
· 87 Points "Best Wines of Spain" Jul/Aug 2009 International Wine Cellar - Stephen Tanzer