The 2006 Monastrell was aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak 500-liter puncheons. Dark ruby-colored, it offers an enticing nose of damp earth, mineral, Asian spices, and wild blueberry. This is followed by a full-bodied, layered, savory wine with outstanding depth, concentration, and several years of cellaring potential. Drink this lengthy effort from 2011 to 2021. Cascabel is a five hectare estate, four of which are planted to nine grape varieties. It is the project of Duncan Ferguson and Susana Fernandez, the latter a native of Madrid. The concept is to put a Spanish face on McLaren Vale wines.Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030