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Monte De Oro
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Monte De Oro
2021 Nostimo, Temecula Valley

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Fish Shellfish Vegetables

Category: Other White

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.6% RS: .2%
91 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$24

Monte De Oro
2021 Nostimo, Temecula Valley

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Fish Shellfish Vegetables

Category: Other White

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.6% RS: .2%
Golden straw color. Fruity, savory aromas and flavors of musky peach, jasmine rice, and honeysuckle with a satiny, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a sleek, interesting, medium-long finish that exhibits suggestions of peach and melon sorbets, tropical fruits in vanilla cream, coconut milk, and lychee with a suggestion of oak flavor. A decadent white wine blend with rich layers of fruit and creamy spice; will appeal to Conundrum fans.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity New World Juicy & Smooth Oaky
Aroma Aroma: musky peach, jasmine rice, and honeysuckle
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with suggestions of peach and melon sorbets, tropical fruits in vanilla cream, coconut milk, and lychee
Sweetness Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy Enjoy: Now Enjoy on its own
Recipes Pairing: Grilled Fish, Roasted Chicken, Seafood Salad
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A decadent white wine blend with rich layers of fruit and creamy spice; will appeal to Conundrum fans.
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The Producer

Monte De Oro Winery

The Producer
35820 Rancho California Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
USA
1 951-491-6551
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Their Portfolio

87 • Monte De Oro 2018 Syrah, Temecula Valley 15.4% (USA) $46.00.
86 • Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown, Cabernet Franc, Temecula Valley 14.4% (USA) $45.00.
89 • Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Simplexity Red Blend, Temecula Valley 14.3% (USA) $38.00.
87 • Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Monte De Oro Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Temecula Valley 13.9% (USA) $45.00.
93 • Monte De Oro 2018 Estate Grown Vista Del Monte Vineyard Vigna Vicini Red Blend, Temecula Valley 14.6% (USA) $42.00.
87 • Monte De Oro 2021 Bolle De Oro Brut Sparkling Wine, Temecula Valley 11.2% (USA) $25.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2021 Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc, Temecula Valley 13.2% (USA) $20.00.
91 • Monte De Oro 2021 Nostimo, Temecula Valley 13.6% (USA) $24.00.
87 • Monte De Oro 2021 Galway Vineyard, Viognier, Temecula Valley 14.7% (USA) $23.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2021 Canelli, White Muscat, Temecula Valley 11.7% (USA) $24.00.
90 • Monte De Oro 2018 Cuvée De Oro Red Blend, Temecula Valley 14.8% (USA) $35.00.
85 • Monte De Oro 2017 Reserve Estate Grown, Syrah, Temecula Valley 15.2% (USA) $70.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2017 Reserve Estate Grown, Cabernet Sauvignon, Temecula Valley 14.2% (USA) $90.00.
87 • Monte De Oro 2017 Unique Elements Estate Grown Red Blend, Temecula Valley 15.1% (USA) $32.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2018 DePortola Vineyard, Merlot, Temecula Valley 14.6% (USA) $35.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2021 Synergy 65 Rosé, Temecula Valley 14.5% (USA) $21.00.
87 • Monte De Oro 2021 Estate Grown, Chardonnay, Temecula Valley 14% (USA) $25.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Temecula Valley 14.1% (USA) $42.00.
91 • Monte De Oro 2018 Deportola Vineyard, Merlot, Temecula Valley 14.6% (USA) $35.00.
86 • Monte De Oro 2018 Simplexity, Red Meritage, Temecula Valley 14.3% (USA) $43.00.
93 • Monte De Oro 2017 Vineyard Reserve, Malbec, Temecula Valley 13.4% (USA) $90.00.
93 • Monte De Oro 2018 Synergy 65 Owners’ Red Blend , Temecula Valley 14.8% (USA) $44.00.
85 • Monte De Oro 2018 Vineyard Estate Grown, Tempranillo, Temecula Valley 14.7% (USA) $44.00.
BR • Monte De Oro 2017 Estate Grown Reserve, Syrah, Temecula Valley 15.2% (USA) $90.00. - Bronze Medal
89 • Monte De Oro 2017 Vineyard Reserve, Petite Sirah, Temecula Valley 14.9% (USA) $90.00.
91 • Monte De Oro 2017 Vigna Vicini Vista Del Monte Vineyard Reserve Red Blend, Temecula Valley 14.7% (USA) $90.00.
87 • Monte De Oro 2019 Estate Grown, Syrah, Temecula Valley 15% (USA) $48.00.
91 • Monte De Oro 2019 Congruity Red Blend, Temecula Valley 14.2% (USA) $40.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2019 Estate Grown Monte De Oro Vineyard, Tempranillo, Temecula Valley 12.9% (USA) $35.00.
87 • Monte De Oro 2019 Synergy 65 Owners Blend Red, Temecula Valley 13.7% (USA) $44.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2018 Reserve, Syrah, Temecula Valley 15.6% (USA) $90.00.
BR • Monte De Oro 2018 Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Temecula Valley 13.9% (USA) $90.00. - Bronze Medal
85 • Monte De Oro 2023 Pinot Gris, Temecula Valley 13.8% (USA) $25.00.
86 • Monte De Oro 2023 Riesling, Temecula Valley 12.4% (USA) $25.00.
86 • Monte De Oro 2023 Nostimo White Blend, Temecula Valley 13.1% (USA) $25.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2023 Dulce De Verano Sweet Rosé, Temecula Valley 13.7% (USA) $25.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2023 Dulce De Verano Sweet Rosé, Temecula Valley 13.7% (USA) $25.00.
86 • Monte De Oro 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Temecula Valley 13.8% (USA) $43.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2019 Estate Grown, Merlot, Temecula Valley 13.4% (USA) $39.00.
88 • Monte De Oro 2019 Estate Grown, Zinfandel, Temecula Valley 13.8% (USA) $45.00.
87 • Monte De Oro 2019 Monte De Oro Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Temecula Valley 15.1% (USA) $45.00.
87 • Monte De Oro 2019 Simplexity Red Meritage, Temecula Valley 13.3% (USA) $43.00.
BR • Monte De Oro 2023 Bolle De Oro Sparkling Wine, Temecula Valley 12.5% (USA) $35.00. - Bronze Medal
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Monte De Oro 2021 Nostimo, Temecula Valley rating was calculated by to be 91 points out of 100 on 9/6/2022. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.