Wine By Nine

1 cent shipping through June 15th. Details at wine.comRed Wine by Mustiguillo from Spain. A relatively new winery, Mustiguillo was created to give a place and prominence to the unheralded varietal Bobal. The owners believe strongly that this grape, when cropped low and harvested later can produce wines that can rival some of the greatest wines of Northern Spain. As such, many of the old vines of the property have been kept (some as old as 90 years old) and new vines of Bobal planted as well. The Bobal varietal is quite rigorous and very productive. Widely planted in this area, it thrives in the heat of this arid plateau. With dark, thick skins, it is quite interesting when harvested at total physiological maturity, producing wines that are very dark (sometimes appearing black) with aromas of chocolate, cocoa, and sometimes blood. Many of the old vines are unfortunately being ripped out in the area and replaced by more popular varietals such as Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Mustiguillo's mission is to protect this indigenous varietal and nurture it into what has become, according to many experts, one of Spain's most fascinating wines. 90% Bobal, 6% Tempranillo, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon from very high altitude, warm vineyards where the vines are over 90 years old. Aged for 16 months in French oak.