Luna Beberide
Finca la Cuesta Bierzo Mencía
Bierzo, Castilla y León, Spain
Beautiful #Mencia #wine. Very dark, opaque with slight purple rim. Oily sheen. Stewed berry nose, some spice, a little meaty. Smooth texture. Became dry over time, to dusty tannin. Beaujoulais-esque. Blackberry, cassis notes. Opened 11/9/17
Beautiful #Mencia #wine. Very dark, opaque with slight purple rim. Oily sheen. Stewed berry nose, some spice, a little meaty. Smooth texture. Became dry over time, to dusty tannin. Beaujoulais-esque. Blackberry, cassis notes. Opened 11/9/17
2 people found it helpfulNov 10th, 2017
Lovely violet tinted color. Aromatic nose; black cherry compote, pomegranate, licorice root, floral, oak (sweet wood, baking spice, vanilla). Palate shows more tart cherry/pomegranate, crushed rocks, pepper, smoke, slight bitterness. Fine but m+ tannin, elevated alcohol. Juicy core of fruit followed by a mineral and spice driven finish. Grippy yet elegant. The oak is somewhat overwhelming.
Lovely violet tinted color. Aromatic nose; black cherry compote, pomegranate, licorice root, floral, oak (sweet wood, baking spice, vanilla). Palate shows more tart cherry/pomegranate, crushed rocks, pepper, smoke, slight bitterness. Fine but m+ tannin, elevated alcohol. Juicy core of fruit followed by a mineral and spice driven finish. Grippy yet elegant. The oak is somewhat overwhelming.
Jan 11th, 2017
Blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, spice in the middle. I believe the first time I've had Mencia. It's good. Medium mouthfeel, some pleasant tannins; dry. If it stays balanced it could age a few more years. Good alone or with food (meatballs in red sauce with onion on a sandwich with provolone and Duke's mayo).
Blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, spice in the middle. I believe the first time I've had Mencia. It's good. Medium mouthfeel, some pleasant tannins; dry. If it stays balanced it could age a few more years. Good alone or with food (meatballs in red sauce with onion on a sandwich with provolone and Duke's mayo).
Dec 23rd, 2017
On the nose white flowers and orange peel. In the mouth, bright red fruit, orange peels, drying tannins. Medium acidity, medium-long finish. Fairly elegant, but still young.
On the nose white flowers and orange peel. In the mouth, bright red fruit, orange peels, drying tannins. Medium acidity, medium-long finish. Fairly elegant, but still young.
Apr 12th, 2017
Oaky, buttery, with good fruit and earthy aromas. Went well with carne asada with Ribeyes.
Oaky, buttery, with good fruit and earthy aromas. Went well with carne asada with Ribeyes.
Jan 8th, 2017