Bodegas Hijos de Juan Gil Juan Gil Silver Label Monastrell 2022 750ml

The 2022 Silver Label now shows the name on the label. It's their first wine in their new era, which started in 2002, a wine that aims to promote the quality and potential of Monastrell. It matured in new and second-use French oak barrels for one year, but they were looking for lower toast and less impact of the wood in the wine than earlier vintages when it was 100% new oak. It has a paler color and a subtler and more floral nose, keeping the poise and showing surprisingly fresh for the conditions of the year. It's ripe, reflecting the warm and dry weather, with 15% alcohol but very good freshness, coming through as balanced and harmonious, clean and pure. This is a bargain and a success for the year, a champion in drinkability. Bravo!

The 2023 Monastrell Silver Label hails from Jumilla and delivers bitter orange, herbs, mint and white pepper. It is dry, with a slightly plush, concentrated texture and closes with a satisfying finish.

A round and easy-drinking red, boasting ripe and expressive black currant and blueberry fruit, with wild herb, licorice and smoke accents. Juicy. Drink now. 26,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported.