Alto Moncayo Aquilon 2005

With only 1000 cases produced, this wine is a rare gem. Made from a selection of Old Vine Grenache from hillside vineyards. Rich, with a silky mouth feel, this wine bursts forth with flavors of kirsch, black raspberries, cassis, and vanilla. Underlying minerality gives this wine amazing structure.

Dark purple. The nose offers surreal, room-filling perfume of ripe raspberry, blackberry, incense, vanilla and dried flowers. Shockingly understated on the palate, with vibrant red berry, smoked meat and baking spice flavors, silky tannins and crisp ... Stephen Tanzer. A Grenache wine from Aragon in Spain. 2005 Alto Moncayo, Bodegas Aquilon 750ml

January 2009

International Wine Cellar rating: 94

Wine Spectator rating: 94

November 2008

Dark purple. The nose offers surreal, room-filling perfume of ripe raspberry, blackberry, incense, vanilla and dried flowers. Shockingly understated on the palate, with vibrant red berry, smoked meat and baking spice flavors, silky tannins and crisp mineral bite. There's no excess fat or sweetness here. Finishes with palate-staining intensity and superb focus. I'd love to see this lined up with some mega-bucks Napa cult wines costing twice the price of this admittedly luxe-priced bottle. If you play in this sandbox, you'll flip. -International Wine Cellar The 2005 Aquilon read more...has a splendid perfume of slate, violets, and cherry compote. There is beautiful integration of oak, tannin, and acidity, a smooth texture, layers of flavor, and exceptional length. There is enough structure to support 6-8 years of cellaring and it will provide pleasure through 2030. -Wine Advocate    (hide)

The Wine Advocate rating: 97