Penas das Donas
Verdes Matas Ribeira Sacra Mencía
Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain
Bought this about 1 1/2 years ago and found it was very disjointed at that point. Opened again today, and it was all about balance and harmony.
Bought this about 1 1/2 years ago and found it was very disjointed at that point. Opened again today, and it was all about balance and harmony.
Dec 7th, 2014
This is holding up extremely well. Spicy notes.
This is holding up extremely well. Spicy notes.
May 27th, 2023Bright cherry with a ruby rim. Soft, pretty floral notes along with cinnamon, Spanish spices, and good old barnyard funk on the nose. 100% Mencía, but if tasted blind I probably would have guessed a spicier Beaujolais. Similar in structure and tangy acidity. All kinds of fruit on the palate with wild strawberries, very tart cherries, and boysenberry. The more savory aspects come with time when you get the slightly burnt coffee, black pepper, damp moss, and a touch of oak. Just a purely fun little Spanish treat.
Bright cherry with a ruby rim. Soft, pretty floral notes along with cinnamon, Spanish spices, and good old barnyard funk on the nose. 100% Mencía, but if tasted blind I probably would have guessed a spicier Beaujolais. Similar in structure and tangy acidity. All kinds of fruit on the palate with wild strawberries, very tart cherries, and boysenberry. The more savory aspects come with time when you get the slightly burnt coffee, black pepper, damp moss, and a touch of oak. Just a purely fun little Spanish treat.
Apr 26th, 2018
Perhaps a bit past prime. Still nice.
Perhaps a bit past prime. Still nice.
Oct 3rd, 2017
Very good value at <$15. Bright red fruits with hints of creamy blueberry too plus a distinct violet note. It had tannins and body similar to Beaujolais but a bit more weight and a different (sweeter) fruit profile. Two of us finished the bottle in one sipping (not the norm), and it went quick! A good sign. Not complex but highly drinkable. An Eric Solomon import.
Very good value at <$15. Bright red fruits with hints of creamy blueberry too plus a distinct violet note. It had tannins and body similar to Beaujolais but a bit more weight and a different (sweeter) fruit profile. Two of us finished the bottle in one sipping (not the norm), and it went quick! A good sign. Not complex but highly drinkable. An Eric Solomon import.
Feb 8th, 20152010 Pena das Donas Verdes Matas Ribeira Sacra Red Wine. 100% Mencia. Dark raspberry and cherry. The nose is like a pinot. Sweet.
2010 Pena das Donas Verdes Matas Ribeira Sacra Red Wine. 100% Mencia. Dark raspberry and cherry. The nose is like a pinot. Sweet.
Feb 1st, 2015
Good fruit and balance to this one
Good fruit and balance to this one
Nov 28th, 2014