Raul Pérez

La Vizcaina El Rapolao Bierzo Mencía 2020

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2020 pours a deep ruby purple with a near opaque core and a magenta rim; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is youthful with notes of Montmorency cherry, tart plums, licorice, purple flowers, cocoa, and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Tasty stuff and a very nice pairing with braised short rib. Drink now through 2040. — 19 days ago

Dave, Tom and 15 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Castro Ventosa

Valtuille Cepas Centenarias Bierzo Mencia 2019

Jan A

9.4

Field blend of 85% Mencia and rest other local varieties from 100+yo pre phylloxera vines. From the bearded Bierzo wizard Raoul Perez. Violets on the nose, and a fresh spicy pinot noir ish palate. — a month ago

Lisanne, Dave and 11 others liked this

Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía 2018

Craig Becraft

8.9

Retain freshness of cherries, chocolate little spice open up nicely over 3 to 4 hours — a month ago

Raul Pérez

Ultreia Bierzo Mencia 2021

Paul J

9.1

PnP. Modestly dark purple color. Would never guess Spain from the nose and palate. This is straight up Rhone! Dark cherries, meaty/earthy, some tobacco, and subtle herbs. Nice depth and finish. Solid restaurant list value. — a month ago