Juan Gil of Jumilla, Spain and Klinker Brick - 1/20/16

By Al Spoler,

Published January 20, 2016 at 3:58 PM EST

Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent ** = very good *** = superb **** = elite

Juan Gil Muscat, Jumilla '14 ** $
(A dry, fruity, light white with abundant spice)

Juan Gil "Silver Label" Red, Jumilla '12 **1/2 $ VALUE
(100% monastrell, aged in French oak, delicious)

Juan Gil "18" Red, Jumnilla '10 *** $$
(Full bodied red blend, with 18 months oak aging)

Klinker Brick Winery Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi '12 **1/2 $

Many of these fine wines can be purchased at Reds Wine, Spirits, Deli & Meats.
Visit them at www.redswinenspirits.com.

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