Descendientes de José Palacios Pétalos Bierzo Mencía 2012

jerod peitsmeyer

needs to lose the oak

Christine Havens

A favorite from J. Palacios, the 2012 Bierzo Pétalos is drinking well (truth be told, I tend to drink this wine a bit younger). Comprised of 100% Mencia, from vines aged 40-90 years, Bierzo Pétalos is always a stunning value. Dusky aromas of black cherry and plum dance with earthy notes, gaminess and a touch of underbrush. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, with fine tannins that feel like an ashen-sky, cloaking bright acidity and red berries at the core, it slowly unwinds to reveal subtle minerality and dried herbs.

Lauren Barnard

Mencia, the most delicious secret from Spain. Has evolved a lot since last year. Deeper and richer. #mencia #spanishwine #wine #organic #wineluv

Laura Catena

Fruity and light - gorgeous in the way Burgundy is - light on the palate ethereal and elegant - I love these wines from Alvaro Palacios

Erica Orr

$14.99 at Costco are you kidding? Ridiculous value

Trevor Maskell

Cheerful and fruity. Easy to drink. Worth a look

Stewart Cameron

Good intro to a new region for me.

Cristóbal Arellano Borges

Hemorrhaging crushed rocks and violets.

Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

Nice soft

Ryan Mullins

more burgundy than cornas in 2012