Ladera Sagrada
A Portela Valdeorras Mencía
Lil meaty, Lil thin. Solid pounder.
Lil meaty, Lil thin. Solid pounder.
1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2016A deep rich taste of ripe summer cherries. Medium bodied with moderate length for simple pleasure. A great Tuesday night wine.
A deep rich taste of ripe summer cherries. Medium bodied with moderate length for simple pleasure. A great Tuesday night wine.
Jun 14th, 2017Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Tangy, bramble fruits. Lacks complexity.
Tangy, bramble fruits. Lacks complexity.
Aug 5th, 2015100% mencia a 2011 valdeorras baby with tons of swag, serious swag
100% mencia a 2011 valdeorras baby with tons of swag, serious swag
Mar 17th, 2013Bought:,Uncorked at Tahoe City. Great with cheese. Warm Mencia like a Spanish red but more awake and vibrant.
Bought:,Uncorked at Tahoe City. Great with cheese. Warm Mencia like a Spanish red but more awake and vibrant.
Dec 4th, 2020Interesting expression of this very underrated grape. Dark purple color is totally obvious. Big Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and black licorice. Dark berries and cherry flavors with that touch of licorice. Just a hint of purple flowers. Long finish and chewy tannins. Good balance and acidity.
Interesting expression of this very underrated grape. Dark purple color is totally obvious. Big Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and black licorice. Dark berries and cherry flavors with that touch of licorice. Just a hint of purple flowers. Long finish and chewy tannins. Good balance and acidity.
Jul 18th, 2020Little fruit, lots of Smokey meatiness. A little on the thin side.
Little fruit, lots of Smokey meatiness. A little on the thin side.
Feb 21st, 2020Spicy, dark fruit, a little acidic. Long, delicious finish.
Spicy, dark fruit, a little acidic. Long, delicious finish.
Apr 17th, 2018