For years Winexpert has consistently dazzled with an annual Limited Release in the Private Reserve Series and the lineage is impressive: Colosso, Infusion, Bruno, Odyssey, Fiero, Three Moons Cabernet, Bourbon Barrel Zin Cab, Nocturnal, Bravado, and Forza. 2025 continues this tradition of greatness with limited release Winexpert Private Reserve ALIAS with Grape Skins, an ultra-premium red blend sourced from class vineyards in Valencia, Spain.
WINEXPERT PRIVATE RESERVE ALIAS – AKA YOUR NEW FAVOURITE WINE
MONASTRELL TEMPRANILLO CABERNET W/GRAPE SKINS FROM VALENCIA, SPAIN
AVAILABLE NOW AT JUST FINE WINE
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
Ready in only 9 weeks and producing 23L (approximately thirty 750ml bottles) of finished wine, Winexpert Private Reserve ALIAS is priced at $246.75 On-Premise (or $192 Kit-Only). That’s just $8.30 a bottle. Available now, only while quantities last. Contact Just Fine Wine now to reserve yours – you don’t want to miss out on this one.
For an additional fee, oak barrel aging is available for this wine on a first come, first served basis. Space is extremely limited in the oak barrel and is filling up fast. A sell out is a certainty.
The Region: Despite a winemaking history spanning over a thousand years, Valencia remains somewhat of a hidden gem. Its varied landscape – from coastal vineyards to inland elevations over 900m – creates diverse microclimates where altitude and sea breezes temper the warm Mediterranean climate, resulting in character-driven reds with concentrated flavours.
The Wine: Dark fruit, chocolate, and oaky aromas give way to a palate of rich black fruit with soft strawberry. Undertones of tobacco and chocolate add depth and complexity alongside nutty notes and spice. Bold and structured, this full-bodied red offers firm tannins perfectly balanced by medium-high acidity. Monastrell & Tempranillo, two iconic indigenous varietals, complement each other well and the blend is becoming increasingly popular with Spanish winemakers. Monastrell delivers bold tannin and rich black fruit, while Tempranillo brings red berry notes and lively acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon also grows well here and is a favoured blending partner for adding complexity. These three varietals are key red grapes in the region and together they showcase Valencia’s signature blend of tradition, innovation, and quality.
BODY: FULL OAK: HEAVY SWEETNESS: DRY ALCOHOL: 14%
Food Pairing: Ideal with smoked or barbecued meats, wild rice with shiitake mushrooms, chorizo sausage, or Manchego cheese. For dessert, pair with dark chocolate fondue.
The name ALIAS is inspired by Monastrell, the indigenous Spanish varietal leading this amazing blend. Though it may sound unfamiliar, Monastrell is a powerful and celebrated grape better known by its aliases Mourvèdre (France), or Mataro (Australia). So if you enjoy Rhone style wines like Vieux Chateau du Roi, as well as styles like Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre, 2022’s limited release Mataro Shiraz, then you’ll probably want to get in on this one.
