2024 Saintsbury Mencia Subregion_Bennett Valley toasty cedar wood

toasty cedar wood

and roses float above the glass

lemon verbena and pear

such as apple and ripe pear

As Edgar puts it

2024 Saintsbury Mencia Subregion_Bennett Valley toasty cedar woodProducer: Saintsbury Region: Mendocino, California Varietal: Mencia Year: 2024 Winemaker Notes: "Spain's Mencia grape was popularized by the Ribeira Sacra DO, where pitchy, brightly fruited reds are quaffable yet complex. While it is rarely seen in the United States, Tim happened upon some fledgeling vines on a recent vineyard walk with grower Stuart Bewley at Alder Springs in Mendocino. When Tim giddily inquired about the grapes, Stuart replied