For 7-bucks why not try a pretty label that looks like it was made by someone in a college art class? Wrongo Dongo, Jumilla, 2002 or 3 is not for those people that like the elegant or feminine side of wine. Comprised mostly of monastrell (mourvedre), this has a tough, extracted side to the asphalt-road tar and dumbblackfruits. Eeech. Seven dollars wasted.
LOL!! For once, the name says it all, Mark. However, Mourvedre can often be quite unrewarding in its youth. Do you think it's possible that it might improve with age?
Mark Lipton
Mark, you know, it could but I would really doubt it. It had the extraction and tannins, but unlike a good Bandol, there was nothing else to it except bitter and alcoholic notes. Black fruit there, but not the kind that makes me think it will blossom forth. You can't complain about the price, but if it is undrinkable then it's a waste of money. On a separate note, have you tried any (Spanish)monastrells that age well or go above-and-beyond the 'basic' category?
Mark S
I've had this wine, and I liked it even though it does need some time to smooth out. Fairly mouthfilling and tasty, but the tannins get a little abrasive in the finish. The tannins are "ripe", not green, so I am sure this wine will round into shape with a few months of cellar time. To me, this is a great QPR wine with good potential.
Cliff
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