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Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía

8.9127 ratings
8.927 pro ratings
Bierzo, Castilla y León, Spain
Mencía

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Descendientes de José PalaciosBierzo, Castilla y LeónMencía
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Joakim Andersson
8.9

Fruity and fresh still. Alcohol was noticeable at first and there was some bitterness in the finish but a bit of air cured that.

Fruity and fresh still. Alcohol was noticeable at first and there was some bitterness in the finish but a bit of air cured that.

Jul 19th, 2019
Bryan Calandrelli

Regional Editor New York Cork Report

9.6

Certain wines taste effortless and at peace with the universe...this is one of them.

Certain wines taste effortless and at peace with the universe...this is one of them.

14 people found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2014
Nick Simmons
10

Delicious. Ended up pairing very well with steak and mushroom cream sauce. Very drinkable.

Delicious. Ended up pairing very well with steak and mushroom cream sauce. Very drinkable.

1 person found it helpfulSep 22nd, 2016
Jonathan Lipsmeyer
9.4

Thought to check back in on a wine that I used to drink often many years ago that I haven't tried for many vintages. The wine is great and it's as I remembered it; most of the aromas are there (bitter geranium, rose petals, some toffee under the geranium) and it is actually quite pleasant. There's only one big problem; it's really, really hot. 14% interferes with the enjoyment of the wine. If only it could be dialed down to 13%.

Thought to check back in on a wine that I used to drink often many years ago that I haven't tried for many vintages. The wine is great and it's as I remembered it; most of the aromas are there (bitter geranium, rose petals, some toffee under the geranium) and it is actually quite pleasant. There's only one big problem; it's really, really hot. 14% interferes with the enjoyment of the wine. If only it could be dialed down to 13%.

1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2013
Jason Erickson
8.7

Nice easy drinking Spanish red. Spice, mild grip, fairly supple. Opened up real nice.

Nice easy drinking Spanish red. Spice, mild grip, fairly supple. Opened up real nice.

1 person found it helpfulNov 19th, 2013
Mary Kole
9.8

Verging on our new "house wine," a regular bottle for hanging out in front of the fire.

Verging on our new "house wine," a regular bottle for hanging out in front of the fire.

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2013
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.7

Full spectrum of flavor, from bright red fruit to leather, with a finish that is slightly bitter and reminiscent of fernet.

Full spectrum of flavor, from bright red fruit to leather, with a finish that is slightly bitter and reminiscent of fernet.

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2013
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

9.0

Bitter note and cherry cough syrup. Complex.

Bitter note and cherry cough syrup. Complex.

May 28th, 2014
Craig Brown
9.6

Excellent Mencia from Palacios. Had it with paella. Deliciosa!

Excellent Mencia from Palacios. Had it with paella. Deliciosa!

Jul 28th, 2013
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

8.6

Nice earthy undertones backed by rich fruits here. Nice by the glass choice...

Nice earthy undertones backed by rich fruits here. Nice by the glass choice...

Apr 25th, 2013