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Castillo
2022 Red Blend, La Mancha

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Category: Other Spanish Red

Date Tasted: 7/14/2023

Country: Spain

Alcohol: 13.5% RS: .05%

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86 Points

Silver Medal

Highly Recommended

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Castillo
2022 Red Blend, La Mancha

Pair this wine with:

Category: Other Spanish Red

Date Tasted: 7/14/2023

Country: Spain

Alcohol: 13.5% RS: .05%

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of plum, violet candy, and fruit juice with a satiny, crisp, dryish medium body and a tingling, breezy finish imparting elements of red plum, mixed berry compote, and jolly rancher with soft tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. Fun, simple, and approachable; made for everyday drinking.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Juicy & Smooth
	Aroma:	plum, violet candy, and fruit juice
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with elements of red plum, mixed berry compote, and jolly rancher
	Sweetness:	Dryish
	Enjoy:	Now with food and on its own
	Pairing:	Pot Roast, Steak & Potatoes, Beef Stew
	Bottom Line:	Fun, simple, and approachable; made for everyday drinking.

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Full Review

Castillo 2022 Red Blend, La Mancha

Category: Other Spanish Red

Castillo 2022 Red Blend, La Mancha

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Tasting Info

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Castillo
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Castillo
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