NYT Wine and Dine 29.10.2012

Wines of The Times: Monastrell Grapes Add Distinction to Their Workhorse Status

Wines made from monastrell grapes of Spain begin to take on the flavors of the land in a drinkable way.
YOU will not find an entry for mourvèdre in “Wine Grapes” (Ecco), the impressive new encyclopedic doorstop by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and José Vouillamoz. A bit of index-surfing will reveal a complete entry under monastrell, the Spanish name for the same grape.

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