This has a seductive nose of aromas reminiscent of palo santo, with dark-fruit character and subtle dried herbs. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with firm tannins, more skeletal and vertical. A pleasant herbal note...

96+ The 2021 ROC is all elegance, perfume and sophistication, with a floral nose that is quite showy and exuberant, with notes of violets and lilies, lavender and aromatic herbs. It's medium-bodied and fine-grained, with...

The serious 2018 Mengoba Mencía Alicante Bouschet shows the potential of 2018 to produce very fresh reds that are both approachable and deep, complex but easy to understand. I think he has come to a blend that shows the...

This is a red that is perfect for the by-the-glass market: the 2018 Quite is light and perfumed and has the Atlantic freshness of the 2018 vintage. It starts off a little reductive, and decanting it in advance could be a...

Excellent depth, with aromas of wild blueberries, red cherries, lavender and hints of iodine, peppercorns and funk. Tight, stemmy tannins balance the fruitiness, offering a bit of verticality and width with a touch of...

The 2022 Mencía Cardia Seoane is a summum wine from the slate soils of Doade. Aromatically floral, the 2022 shows rose petals, pomegranate, violets and a touch of field herbs on the nose. The palate is delicate yet...

The 2023 Vidal de la Viña Cazoga is Mencía from Amandi, Ribeira Sacra. Intense aromas of blackberry, cherry, white pepper and violet lead to a juicy, grippy palate with medium freshness and lively red fruit. It is...