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2011 Honoro Vera Garnacha

honoro vera garnacha

As part of the Juan Gil family of wines founded by Juan Gil Jiminez back in 1916 Honoro Vera is in its 2nd vintage producing a 100% Garnacha from Calayatud region of Spain. The vines are between 30-40 years old and are on hillsides with the soil being decomposed slate and clay soils. This wine is aged in both French and American oak for 2 months after being fermented in stainless steel.

Dark in color, cherries and blackberries can be found on the palate along with hints of licorice and pepper as well. This wine offers a great value at $15 or less.

2011 Honoro Vera Monastrell

Honora Vera is one of the wines from the Gil family of wines that was started by Juan Gil Gimenez back in 1916 in Jumilla, Spain. The vineyards used for Honoro Vera wines are over 30 years old and planted at an elevation of over 2,300 feet. Using sustainable farming practices, this 100% Monastrell (Mourvedre) comes from vineyards known for bush vines and for producing low yields due to its low nutrient limestone soil and dry weather.

Honoro Vera Monastrell

The dark color of the wine is representative of the good fruit that is expressive on the palate along with a spice & white pepper nuances. This young wine is both medium bodied and well-balanced and is at its best if drank over the next 2-3 years. This wine would go well with a variety of foods including salads, red meats and creamy cheese’s.

Honoro Vera should retail for about $15 and is an “outstanding value” according to Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar published Sept. ’12.