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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
91/100

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17
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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Descendientes de J. Palacios
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Grape Blend

Mencia

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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