Ver Sacrum Monastrell 2021

Daniel Torres — Great dinner party bottle

7/10

Bought two of these for a birthday dinner and everyone commented on how good the wine was. It's got a lovely nose — you can smell it as soon as you pour. Drinks well without needing to sit around for ages which was handy. Solid choice if you want something a step up from the usual.

Suki Patel — Good but a bit steep

6/10

Nice enough wine, smooth tannins and a clean finish. But £21 for a Monastrell feels like a stretch when you can get great ones from Jumilla for half that. I'd want a bit more wow factor at this price point.

Tariq Hassan — Monastrell convert

8/10

I don't normally go for Monastrell but this one changed my mind a bit. There's proper depth to it, layers of dark fruit and a bit of spice, and it stays with you after each sip. At 14% it's got some warmth to it so maybe not one for a hot day but brilliant with a steak on a cold evening.