Armas de Guerra Bierzo Mencia

Not well labeled, an inkjet code on the back label hints at 2020 as a possible vintage, or possibly just when they bottled their nonvintage wine. Some plum character, chewy skin tannins, well balanced. Good value in a table red if you drink it fast; flavors fade to plonk after two hours

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas, initial greenness blows off as it opens up, black cherry, boysenberry,black raspberry, red plum; dry, medium acid, medium minus soft tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, well balanced, Lee, fresh fruit flavors

Frivolous confectionery notes. Very young and grapey - not as savoury as it normally is. Made as a drink now Bistro style - by the glass.

Lovely floral exuberance, excellent tannin structure and succulent blue fruit character. Killer value.

Monolithic and a bit Tempranillo-like for 48 hours. Finally settled into being a tightly-wound Mencia; roasted plums and incense. Straightforward and well-made, but nothing more. #mencía #bierzo

Suprisingly complex for a $12 red; dark berries, earthy notes and bright acidity

fresh.

Juicy, red, and delicious.

Love this one. Slightly funky, in a good way. Medium body, nice balance of fruit and earth.

Nice floral bouquet on the mid palate. Tannins are pretty apparent too, so if you have an aversion, I would wait or decant/age the wine. I really enjoyed it ☺️