From Wine Advocate, "The M Series wines are all 100% Monastrell aged in stainless steel. The 2005 M4/Monastrell from Bullas is slightly suppler than its predecessor with additional depth and concentration. It has exceptional length for its humble price and can be drunk with pleasure over the next 1-2 years. The name Vinos Sin-Ley means “wines without laws.” According to importer Patrick Mata, these cuvees are produced by an array of serious winemakers who wish to have their own personal projects apart from those of their employers and to not be bound by the various D.O. regulations. The G Series wines are composed of 100% Garnacha while the new M Series wines are 100% Monastrell. The Zestos wines are blends. They are reviewed in the order they were presented. All of the recommended wines are excellent values."
Young winemakers doing side projects and not worrying about the DO laws? Sounds kind of ‘outlaw’ (sin ley means without laws) but its all for a good reason. The ‘M’ series is a study in Mourvedre by several different ‘artists’ and they are numbered (1 through 5) so you don’t get confused (right). All are deep, dark and well endowed as well as very nicely priced. This comes from Bullas near Murcia in southeastern Spain and is all Monastrell (Mourvedre) done in tank. Big, dark, dense and loaded with mineral/earth tinged black fruits. Advocate 91, serious wine, serious deal.
