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Vina Caneiro Ribeira Sacra Mencía

8.712 ratings
8.77 pro ratings
Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain
Mencía
Top Notes For
Mimi McLaughlin

Betony, NYC. Excellent choice by a somm who listened. Mencia. Like Cru Beaujolais.

Betony, NYC. Excellent choice by a somm who listened. Mencia. Like Cru Beaujolais.

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2013
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.4

Wow. New region to me. Mencia grape. Bright and fresh.

Wow. New region to me. Mencia grape. Bright and fresh.

Oct 1st, 2013
Richard Betts

Master Sommelier/Winemaker/Mezcalero Saint Glinglin, Sombra

8.4

Easy, pretty stuff

Easy, pretty stuff

Nov 10th, 2012
Jennifer Capossela

Great big wine. Comes off really smooth with heavy fruit upfront.

Great big wine. Comes off really smooth with heavy fruit upfront.

Jan 13th, 2013
Alex Christian Maccaro

Paired with roasted duck breast.
Bright fruit and strong but silky tannins. Layered and pervasive aromas of raspberry and cherry. Notes of licorice.

Paired with roasted duck breast.
Bright fruit and strong but silky tannins. Layered and pervasive aromas of raspberry and cherry. Notes of licorice.

Jun 24th, 2014
Dave Erickson

Dave had this 11 years ago

Dave had this 11 years ago

Feb 22nd, 2014
Chadd Biehler

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Chadd had this 11 years ago

Dec 29th, 2013
Nicolas Montigelli

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Dec 29th, 2013
Peter Alig

Wine Educator Robert Mondavi Winery, Von Holt Wines

8.2

Peter had this 11 years ago

Peter had this 11 years ago

Dec 24th, 2013
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.3

Alex had this 12 years ago

Alex had this 12 years ago

Mar 1st, 2013