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Score 18/20 · Drink 2011-2021, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Jan 2009

Hickory smoke, bright redcurrant flavours, super-fresh. Funky, farmyard aromas plus cured ham flavours and mace. Fantastic. Firm, fine-grained tannin, lengthy, super blend of red fruit and interesting secondary flavours that are only just beginning to show. Excellent and doubtless very good to keep. (RH)

Critic scores

Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com

18
18/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

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17 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2009-2011, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2008

Made by Alvaro and Ricardo Palacios. Old-vine Mencía. A little raisined in its ripeness but also savoury. Elderberry fruit. Rich and full of life and character. Dense but still bright. (JH)

93 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 93/100 · Josh Raynolds, Sep 2007

Deep red. Smoky raspberry and cherry compote aromas are lifted by stony minerality and fresh rose. Deep, musky cherry and dark berry flavors display impressive poise, with firm tannins adding structure without distracting from the fruit. Turns brighter on the long, mineral-dominated finish, staining the palate with vibrant red berry flavors that cling tenaciously.

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Descendientes de J. Palacios
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Grape Blend

Mencia

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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