Full Review

Monte De Oro

Monte De Oro
2019 Congruity Red Blend, Temecula Valley

Pair this wine with:
Lamb Pork

Category: Red Varietal Blend

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14.2%
91 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$40

Monte De Oro
2019 Congruity Red Blend, Temecula Valley

Pair this wine with:
Lamb Pork

Category: Red Varietal Blend

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14.2%
Dusty ruby color. Aromas of green herbs, camphor, chocolate covered orange peel, and mint julep with a full body and a long cherry and orange, chocolate, mint, and tobacco finish. A soft mentholated note lifts this wine and makes it super refreshing.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Juicy & Smooth
Aroma Aroma: green herbs, camphor, chocolate covered orange peel, and mint julep
Taste Flavor: cherry and orange, chocolate, mint, and tobacco
Sweetness Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years Enjoy on its own
Recipes Pairing: Peking Duck, Lamb Tagine, Souvlaki
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A soft mentholated note lifts this wine and makes it super refreshing.

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