2010 Petalos del Bierzo
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Score 91/100 · Josh Raynolds, Sep 2012
(all mencia, as is the case for all of these wines, which are aged briefly in new French oak and then in older barrels before bottling): Dark ruby. Ripe red- and blackcurrant aromas are complicated by anise, cola and sexy oak spices. Soft dark berry preserve flavors gain minerality and firmness with air. Zesty cherry skin and mineral notes carry through a long, gently tannic finish.
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91/100
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17/20
Jancis Robinson MW
91
91/100
Josh Raynolds
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17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Drink 2011-2016, Jancis Robinson MW, Aug 2012
60 year old Mencia and 10 months in used French oak. Bright cherry red and lovely supple fruit with just a hint of graphite. Complete juicy, neat wine that tastes less tha 14% alcohol. Bone dry finish but such fluidity. Just lovely stuff. (JR)
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