Another amazing wine from Yecla, the 2014 VSL Monastrell is a dense, ruby/purple wine made from 100% Mourvèdre (Monastrell) planted in vineyards organically run since 1967. It spent three months in French oak, but the oak doesn't really show through. Elegant black cherry and blueberry fruit notes, along with earthy and chalky notes, impressive purity, medium body and light tannin all make for a delicious wine to drink over the next 3-4 years.

The two Monastrell (Mourvedre) cuvees come from vines planted in 1967, and spend three months in French oak prior to bottling. The 2012 VSL Monastrell reveals sweeter black cherry and black currant fruit, an earthy character, sweet tannin, decent acidity and an intriguing floral elegance. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. Long time readers of The Wine Advocate are familiar with the selections of Patrick Mata, one of the most driven, passionate and talented young men in the wine world. These are his newest releases, which should be in the marketplace this fall. He continues to expand his business and as the notes that follow indicate, he has now added a burgeoning selection of high quality, distinctive wines from Portugal. His portfolio actually includes three import companies, Ole, Peninsula and Obrigado. For more information on Patrick Mata, see Issue #202 (8-31-12). Importers: Ole Imports ;56 Harrison St. #405, New Rochelle, NY; tel. (914) 740-4724; fax (413) 254-8923

2010 年的 VSL Monastrell 百分百在法國橡木桶中經(jīng)過 3 個(gè)月熟成。此款酒辛辣，發(fā)展較早，易于入口，帶著矮樹叢、荊棘、礦物質(zhì)和藍(lán)色水果的氣息，適合在未來 4 年內(nèi)飲用。產(chǎn)自 Vinos Sin-Ley 的這些新酒具有從優(yōu)秀到卓越的品質(zhì)。

The two Monastrell (Mourvedre) cuvees come from vines planted in 1967, and spend three months in French oak prior to bottling. The fully mature 2010 VSL Monastrell exhibits the high-elevation elegance that is often missing from wines from Yecla, along with earthy, meaty porcini mushroom notes intermixed with notions of black currants and loamy soil. This restrained 2010 is best drunk over the next year. Long time readers of The Wine Advocate are familiar with the selections of Patrick Mata, one of the most driven, passionate and talented young men in the wine world. These are his newest releases, which should be in the marketplace this fall. He continues to expand his business and as the notes that follow indicate, he has now added a burgeoning selection of high quality, distinctive wines from Portugal. His portfolio actually includes three import companies, Ole, Peninsula and Obrigado. For more information on Patrick Mata, see Issue #202 (8-31-12). Importers: Ole Imports ;56 Harrison St. #405, New Rochelle, NY; tel. (914) 740-4724; fax (413) 254-8923