Monastrells are normally wines that are best in their youth, and an '03 would probably be three or four years on the shelf. On the other hand, if it was the 2003 Monastrell Jumilla Monasterio de Santa Ana from Casa de la Ermita,...

researched a little and came up with the Dig Pub, which was great! Tucked away in a strip mall-ish area, we sat at the bar and had great service from the co-owner. Had some fantastic beers from 512, I had a nice pour of a jumilla...

- Casa Castillo de Monastrell. It’s from Jumilla. really well-balanced, lovely tannins and very quaffable. I’ve been serving it with a lemon-pepper crusted pork tenderloin (which I’d normally serve with a big...

Panarroz Jumilla is a nice red. Pull the cork and let it breathe for 90 minutes. DiMajo Norante is a nice wine that might be slightly more than $10. Avoid the 2005 if there’s any left on the shelves. Berger gruner veltliner...

/Spanish barkeep who also served us (charming, BTW). We literally drank ten glasses of various stuffs over a few hours (and felt it the next day)... loved the Caracol Jumilla, although what I really couldn’t get enough of...

, mellow and not too overpowering. Plenty that are affordable.... Finca Luzon Jumilla about $10 Finca Luzon Altos de Luzon $15 -ish Should both be easy to get your hands on. Would you be adverse to some bubbles? There are plenty of...

Valdemar Riserva Rioja, '05 Las Rochas Granacha, Pesquera, Altos de Luzon Jumilla, and so many more I can’t even think of right now.

/viognier. For reds, again, I would look to Spain for value and quality. A basic tempranillo or grenache based wine from rioja, navarra, jumilla, etc. would fit the bill or perhaps a cote du rhone from France. Personally, I would...

– leather-wrapped plums, dash of animale. Savoury finish. Earthy yet classy and thus irresistible. >Jumilla 2003, Casa de la Ermita ($18.30) 40% Monastrell (Mourvèdre), 40% Tempranillo and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Nearly impenetrable...

favorites were the Santonegro Monastrell and Wrongo Dongo Jumilla from Spain; and somewhere in between was the Rodney Strong Pinot Noir. We live in LA if that helps too. Thanks for your suggestions thus far!

and is an example of the exciting stuff going on in Spanish wine. I have got to try the petit verdot rosado... 03 Olivares Dulce Monastrell—super delicious and unique sweet wine from Jumilla. The Monastrell/Mourvedre grape...

Goulash being spicy and tangy: I just drank a hefty Rhône style Jumilla (03 Altico, 60% Monastrell 40% Syrah) with broiled pork ribs marinated in cider vinegar, garlic, black pepper and jalapeño and the match was very good.

with a sauce for bread-mopping. There’s a nice Jumilla on the wine list for short money. I also like the cheese plate, the jamon serrano, and the patatas ali-oli (generally only served as a comp dish up front).

the Jumilla, I think the grape would be Mourvedre in France, it’s fantastic. Get a bottle....it’s $11 by the glass and you’ll want another one. Mission is about half way between downtown and the Biltmore Village...

with Vermicelli) Mashi Batinjaan (Stuffed Eggplant) Salatit Khyaar bi Laban (Cucumber and Yogurt Salad) 2001 Casa Castillo Monastrell Jumilla 1997 Joseph Swan Russian River Valley Mourvèdre 1990 Cline Cellars Contra Costa...