The unoaked 2008 Gaba do Xil Mencia from Valdeorras, dark ruby-colored, it reveals a delightful potpourri of red fruits including raspberry, cranberry, and pomegranate along with earth and mineral. Ripe, sweetly-fruited, and pleasure-bent, it is an outstanding value and a great introduction to the Mencia grape. The talented Telmo Rodriguez makes a wide range of high quality wines from both ends of the price spectrum. Importer: Michael Quinttus, Vintus Wines; www.vintuswines.com