D. Ventura
Vina Caneiro Ribeira Sacra Mencía
Gorgeous fruit, dark and spicy, clean palate, exotic flavors
Gorgeous fruit, dark and spicy, clean palate, exotic flavors
1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014Betony, 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, 2013Spice, dark cherry, kiss of Brett., hint of peppermint. Great brightness. Great value.
Spice, dark cherry, kiss of Brett., hint of peppermint. Great brightness. Great value.
Apr 15th, 2017Very dense red fruits - sour cherries and eastern spices. 2011 opened very tight but softened after 30 minutes.
Very dense red fruits - sour cherries and eastern spices. 2011 opened very tight but softened after 30 minutes.
Jun 19th, 2015Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Pale ruby, pronounced nose of roasted red peppers, paprika, blueberries. Pronounced flavor intensity. Refreshing and quite long finish.
Pale ruby, pronounced nose of roasted red peppers, paprika, blueberries. Pronounced flavor intensity. Refreshing and quite long finish.
Apr 13th, 2015Plush n. Rhone-like coolness. Pure Mencia class. Love in a glass.
Plush n. Rhone-like coolness. Pure Mencia class. Love in a glass.
Feb 17th, 2014Wow. New region to me. Mencia grape. Bright and fresh.
Wow. New region to me. Mencia grape. Bright and fresh.
Oct 1st, 2013