A Portela (Valdeorras) Red Blend

So good! Basically Like an aged burg.

Rose, minerals, dark fruits, and although no one else agrees with me: leather

for thanksgiving and with turkey.

high expectation it is light and balanced. Easily savored but strong at all.

A bit flat.

See previous. Possibly better than before.
Mencia in gloria.
Deep and a bit dirty, nicely bitter finish
Day 2, holds up with only some of the primary fruit rubbed off….nice.

Impressive. Pinot-like with smoky cherries.

N: smoke, black cherries, roasting raspberries, pepper, and a hint of flower petals, dried leaves
P: “” plus rocks and graphite, bramble

N: Smoke, soil, mint, blueberries, something indefinable red in the background.
P: Med weight, nice cut, delicious red fruits, backbone of acidity, gentle tannins. Blackberries, blueberries in the mix too. Seven plus years doesn’t hurt this one. An A+ bargain! Great w a bowl of white beans and chorizo.
Thanks@ Garagiste.
@ Delectablesays blend but I believe this is 100% Mencia , some time stainless and some time French oak.

Jordan had this 4 years ago

Craig had this 8 days ago

Michael had this a year ago