4 and 6 bottle levels     $22 (member price $19)
100% Monastrell  14.5% ABV

José Maria Vicente is a third-generation owner and operator of Casa Castillo. When José Maria’s grandfather purchased Casa Castillo in 1941 there was already a winery, cellar and some scattered vineyards on the property dating to the 1870s, established by French refugees fleeing the plight of phylloxera in their native land. Jumilla is known for hot dry summers and bold full-bodied wines. In 1985 José and his father began to replant the vineyards and expand them with the goal of making wine on the property. In 1991 they bottled their first commercial vintage. Everything is harvested by hand. Aged in concrete and used French oak demi-muids for 12 months. Blueberry, dark chocolate, black pepper, violet. It’s been called a Spanish version of Bandol.

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Pair this full-bodied red with braised short ribs with polenta, classic Paella, cuban pork roast with black beans and bacon, grilled pork tenderloin with four cheese risotto, saucy barbecue ribs with truffled macaroni and cheese, herbed lamb chops and portobello mushrooms, succulent pork shoulder with buttered thyme-crusted corn, rosemary scented pork chops with saffron rice, and seared tuna steak with Romesco sauce and patatas bravas. Or simply enjoy with dreamy regional cheeses such as Cabrales, aged Manchego, Idiazábal and Montsec.