M5 Monastrell

 M5 Monastrell is another fine addition to HopCity’s growing range of Monastrells. Versatile, fun, and approachable are the keys words for this grape and M5 is no exception. Excellent aromatics, followed by a smooth-lush taste of plum, currant, and cherry fruits. The extremely long finish belies the wines 15% alcohol. Monastrell grape skins are particularly high in antioxidants, which allow Mourvèdre-based wines to age well despite their relatively supple tannins. All stainless keeps this lovely in the value range while also contributing to it’s rare good with food  / cocktail statue

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From the website:
The M Series wines are all 100% Monastrell aged in stainless steel. The M5/Mourvedre from Yecla is the class of these wines. It has a lovely kirsch-scented nose [Cherry], oodles of fruit, excellent balance [great acidity], and a long, pure finish [good weight and balance]. It should be consumed over the next 2 years. The name Vinos Sin-Ley means "wines without laws." According to importer Patrick Mata, these cuvees are produced by an array of serious winemakers who wish to have their own personal projects apart from those of their employers and to not be bound by the various D.O. regulations.

Parker likes it to with a 90+ rating; I love when he and I agree

Mourvèdre-based wines pair well with grilled and roasted meats, root vegetables, mushrooms and dark fowl such as duck: flavors that harmonize with the earthiness of the wine.