Tonight I am pulling the cork on a grape I know absolutley nothing about: the Mencia grape. (Do not confuse the Mencia grape with the show “Mind of Mencia”. If it tastes anything like that show, it will prove to be immature with little complexity and must therefore be immediately disregarded. OH SNAP!)
Tonights wine: 2007 “Pétalos” Bierzo, made by the Descendientes de José Palacio. (from Bierzo, Spain)
After doing a little reading I have gathered that this particular grape is often confused with Cabernet Franc, the Petalos is aged in French oak for only four months, and this grape often peaks early…much like Sinead O’Connors career. FACE! Let’s get to it:
Label: Descendientes De Jose Palacios Bierzo Petalos 2007
Price: $16.98
Color: deep purple
Smells Like: blueberry pie, cassis
Tasting Notes: berries, vanilla, a hint of spice at the finish. glamorous but edgy. a GaGa wine that would pair well with a disco stick.
Best song to pair it with: Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
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