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| Drinking window: Drink between 2017 and 2025 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.6 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by larseman on 4/6/2023 & rated 91 points: Slankt, svalt, elegant. Örtigt (dill?), gräs, sandelträ. Syrligt med snälla tanniner. Påminner inte så lite om en bra Cab Franc. (404 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 2/24/2023 & rated 89 points: 3rd bottle from a 6 pack, last consumed 1.5 yrs ago.
Took on a road trip to IA, it was tasty upon arrival. No formal TN, but maturing nicely.
Drink through 2028 or so. (382 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 8/13/2021 & rated 89 points: 2nd bottle of 6 purchased. Last consumed 18 mos ago.
This is improving, showing mature red and black fruits alongside a refreshing spearmint or spicy quality, giving the red wine a refreshing twist on the medium length finish.
Drink now through 2025 or so. (736 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 2/28/2020 & rated 88 points: 1st of 6 bottles. This wine was tasty, fruity, rather foursquare on day one...but surprisingly, devolved a bit on day two and became stewed fruit and oxidized. These need drunk once opened, and sooner than later. But upfront tasty nonetheless. (1112 views) | | | Tasted by martijnkriens on 6/9/2019 & rated 88 points: Nice wine from guimaro from Ribeira sacra. A lot smoother than the raw capelinos that has a lot more depth and complexity but excellent value. (1219 views) | | | Tasted by martijnkriens on 11/24/2017 & rated 88 points: Not as nice as it’s more talented brother Capeliños but still quite nice. Too young at this moment but after two hours it settles down to a blalanced taste. Fairly high acidity combined with good structure and some first try at elegance. Lots of fruit but I think it will age well to an autumn wine (1743 views) | | | Tasted by Pedro G on 11/18/2017 & rated 92 points: Mencia em estado total. Aromas magnificos fruta, persistente e intenso. Em boca nota varietais, cedoso e atraente. (1803 views) | | | Tasted by forceberry on 10/1/2017 & rated 93 points: A single vineyard wine from a 70-year-old vineyard Meixemán. Officially this is a Mencía, but in truth this is a field blend including lots of other, local varieties (Brancellao (Alvarelhao), Caíno, Garnacha Tintorera, Merenzao (Trousseau), Negreda (Juan Garcia) and Sousón (Vinhão) for up to 20% the blend. Fermented in closed oak foudres with some 55% full clusters undergoing long macerations. Pressed and kept for five months in the 5,000-liter foudres and then transferred to mainly neutral 225- and 500-liter oak barrels to finish the 20 months of aging. Total production some 4,200 bottles.
Deep and very slightly translucent black cherry color with a subtle, youthful purple hue. Very open, expressive and aromatic nose with powerful aromas of boysenberry-driven dark fruit along with notes of black cherries, some raspberry marmalade, a little bit of stony minerality, a little bit of peppery spice and a fragrant, floral hint of violets. Overall the nose feels very forward and sweet, but only as ripe and fruit-forward, not as a jammy crowdpleaser. This is more like a warm-vintage Cru Beaujolais or a fantastic New Zealand Pinot Noir, but with a Galician twist. On the palate, the wine is ripe yet dry, medium-bodied yet rich, fruity yet firm and focused. There are bold and vibrant flavors of boysenberries, brambly blackberries, black cherries, some stony minerality, a little bit of meaty umami character and a hint of savory, black pepper-driven spice. The acidity is high, but not too high to distract from the silky smooth mouthfeel. The tannins are barely perceptible and their grip is almost nonexistent, so the structure relies solely on the acidity. The finish is long, ripe and super-juicy with pure and fleshy flavors of boysenberries, black cherries, some brambly blackberries, a hint of earthy spice and a touch of fragrant floral character.
A pure, harmonious and wonderfully expressive Mencía (blend) - perhaps not that "Burgundian" in style as some Ribeira Sacras, but definitely as good as them, if not even more so. This is just pure bliss. I've no idea how a wine like this will age, but I really don't mind when it is drinking this good right now. Super value at 18,70€. Very highly recommended. (1486 views) | | | Tasted by kuumies on 6/10/2017: Explosively aromatic and expressive on the nose with notes of dark cherry, blackberry and cranberry. As if that is not enough it is also minerally, stony and floral with hints of ground black pepper. Extremely bright and articulate, reminiscent of both Morgon and St. Joseph. On the palate medium-bodied, linear and almost weightless, showcasing very light winemaker's touch. Low in tannins with fabulous acidity. Very much seamless and silky and absolutely refreshing with a most deliciously tangy, balanced and clean finish. (1645 views) | | | Tasted by karl.1480 on 4/1/2017 & rated 91 points: Youthful nose that starts a bit weird with funky, animal notes and burnt rubber. It takes about 15 minutes then it's all about cool climate, VERY Syrah-like aromas. Black cherry, black berry, peppery stems, raw meat, violets, wet rocks and licorice.
Super juicy mouthfeel but not lacking an inch of structure. Medium(+) bodied with smooth, medium(+), tannins and medium(+) acidity. Black berry, fresh herbs, grounded black pepper, raw meat, licorice root and damp soil. Medium(+) intensity of flavors and a lovely fresh, lingering finish.
Even better than the 2013 which is totally loved. Drinks perfectly today but it would be fun to see how these turns out with some aging.
Not to be missed by fans of whole cluster Syrah. (1625 views) | | | Tasted by jrick on 3/23/2017 & rated 89 points: Not having had that many Ribeira Sacra wines, my mind wandered to both Piedmont and northern Rhône drinking this. Notes of raspberry, salty licorice, blackberry and pepper. Slightly rustic but very drinkable. (1115 views) |
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(Pedro Manuel Rodriguez Perez, Guimaro Finca Meixeman Mencía, Ribeira Sacra, Spain, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2017, Issue #68, Recently Tasted, Superb Spanish Wines Part Two
(Mencía “Finca Meixemán”- Guímaro (Amandi- Ribeira Sacra)) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (2/21/2017)
(Guimaro, Finca Meixeman Ribeira Sacra Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2017, Issue #67, Recently Tasted Spanish and Portuguese Wines March 2017
(Mencía “Finca Meixemán”- Adega Guímaro (Amandi- Ribeira Sacra)) Login and sign up and see review text. | By James Suckling
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| Guimaro Producer websiteMencíaMencia is grown in the Northwestern region of Spain near the borders of Galicia, Leon, and Zamora. Mencia produces fruity wines of great color, acidity and aging potential. It is sweet and aromatic, with a good dose of alcohol. The vines produce medium-sized clusters and fruit.
The reds made from Mencia have a characteristic velvety palate. Traditional reds are pale, fragrant and light wines. Modern winemakers are creating bolder reds, of higher concentration, expressing Mencia’s aromas and freshness. Many wineries are taking advantage of the variety ability to aging.
Rose wines are aromatic and fruity, lively, light and soft.Finca MeixemanGuimaro ‘Finca Meixeman’ Single Vineyard Mencia
At 400-450 metres’ altitude, Miexeman is a 1.2 hectare plot of 70+ year old organically grown vines from a ‘two-faced’ vineyard: the larger part is relatively coolly oriented slate facing south-east, or naciamente (to the rising sun); the other is iron-rich granitic soil in a poniente (setting sun) south- west facing. Both sections are streaked with quartz, iron and mica.
Meixeman was first bottled as a single vineyard in 2006. “Pedro, what does the name Meixeman mean?” “No idea, Scott.Spain Vinos de España - Wines of Spain (Instituto Español de Comercio Exterior) | Wikipedia
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Spain is the third largest wine producing nation in the world, occupying the majority of the Iberian Peninsula with vast diversity in climate, culture, and of course, wine. From inky, dark reds of the [Priorat] to dry, white Finos from Andalusia, Spain can easily boast of elaborating a wide variety of notable styles. Within Spain there are currently 62 demarcated wine regions, of which a handful have gained international recognition: [Rioja], Priorat and [Ribera del Duero]. Yet these regions are only a small sample of the high quality wines Spain produces. Regions such as Cava, Penedes, Somontano, Galicia, Rueda and Jerez are only a few of the numerous regions worthy of exploration throughout Spain. Spain can also lay claim to having the most land under vine in the world, growing up to, by some accounts, 600 indigenous varietals of which Tempranillo is their most well known. Other popular varietals include [Garnacha], Bobal and Monastrell for reds and for whites; the infamous [sic] Palomino Fino grape which is used in the production of sherry wine, Pedro Ximenez in Montilla Morilles, Albarino used in the creation of the bright, effervescent wines of Galicia, and Verdejo in Rueda. - Source: - Catavino.net
Spain is not in the forefront of winemaking for its dessert wines, other than for its sweet wines from Sherry country including the highly revered Olorosos (when sweetened). But apart from Sherry Spain has a range of styles of dessert wines, ranging from the those made from the Pedro Ximenez grape primarily in Jerez and Montilla-Moriles) to luscious, red dessert wines made in the Mediterranean from the Garnacha (Grenache) grape. Some good Moscatels are made in Mallorca, Alicante and Navarre. The northwest corner of Spain, Galicia, with its bitter Atlantic climate, is even making dessert wines, called “Tostadillos” in the village of Ribadivia (similar to France’s “Vin de Paille”). The Canary Islands have made interesting dessert wines for centuries (they are mentioned by Shakespeare, for example) and in recent years the quality of winemaking has been improved and the Canary Islands wines are being better marketed now. The winemaking styles for “Vinos Dulces” are also diverse, from “Late Harvest” (Vendimia Tardía) to “Fortified Wines” (Fermentación Parcial). Based on in-spain.info.GaliciaGalicia is an autonomous region in the northwestern corner of Spain, north of Portugal. It is marked by an atlantic climate with frequent rain and moderate temperatures, especially along the coastal regions. There are five Denominación de Origen (DO) areas: Monterrei, Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Ribeiro and Valdeorras. Probably the best known wines are the Albariño wines from Rias Baixas, but all regions have seen increased interest in recent years. There has been also a notable resurgence of local grapes, like Godello, Treixadura or Loureiro.
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