This maturing red is complex and harmonious, with alluring flavors of cherry compote, dark chocolate, black licorice, forest floor and wood smoke. The firm tannins resolve on the finish, while balsamic acidity carries through to the floral, mineral and tarry notes. Drink now through 2030. 200 cases made, 30 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Bierzo Select to Add

This red delivers bold flavors of blackberry, plum preserves, coffee and toast, mingling in a thick texture balanced by firm tannins and balsamic acidity. Powerful, and still fresh. Drink now through 2024. 834 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Bierzo Select to Add

Very dark for Mencia, which indicates that it is an old-vines wine of pedigree. The nose is composed of cigar box, licorice gumdrop, balsam wood and berry fruit. In a word it’s hedonistic, and the richness and full-bodied berry and plum flavors may just bowl you over. It’s definitely more oaky than many, but it still qualifies as Bierzo at its most bountiful.——M.S.(11/1/2007)—— 92