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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A weird rendition of Mencía, and that may be due to its Valdeorras roots. But the take here is that this wine is too ripe, extracted and oaked up for its own good. So while you can latch onto some interesting floral, blueberry notes, it’s also strange, stretched and scattered.
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Avanthia Mencía - 2006
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A serious, oak-influenced Godello with smooth aromas of baked apple, wood resin, vanilla, spice and green melon. The palate has weight and fine acidity, so it’s tight despite delivering a blast of oaky flavor. Alongside that resiny taste, there’s green banana and peach notes. Fresh but woody; should age well for at least another 18 months.
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Avanthia Godello - 2008
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
One’s level of passion for this bulky, hefty Mencía will be largely based on one’s appreciation and/or acceptance of heavy oak. The nose is pure hickory, molasses, mocha and coffee, while the chewy, ripe palate deals clove, flowery notes and blueberry flavors. Finishes big and broad, with bacon and barrel resin. Beefy and from the barrel as much as the vineyard; drink now through 2015.
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Avanthia Mencía - 2008
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lot of toasty oak on the nose announces this wine’s barrel-fermented roots, and additional lemon and apple aromas are classy. In the mouth, however, it runs narrow, with sugary, almost late-harvest flavors of honey, mango and pineapple. A different style of Godello that’s sweet and soft. Drink now.
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Avanthia Godello - 2009
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Deep and masculine, with full-force fruit from start to finish. The palate is wide, tannic and grabby, while the flavors of floral raspberry and blackberry are deepened by mild char and chocolate notes. Rich, creamy, oaky and a little brandied on the finish. Mencía from Valdeorras taken to a modern, extracted plane.
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Avanthia Mencía - 2007
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