Winery - Luna Beberide
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A winner and a fine value from Bierzo. Luna Beberide is a model producer, and this single-vineyard wine has a pretty nose of berry, mineral, bacon and herbs. The palate is exceedingly smooth and lush, while the ripe boysenberry and blackberry flavors are classy and finish well. What Mencía from Bierzo is all about.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark as night, with prune and rubber on the nose along with murk and compost. It’s extracted to the max, leaving a rubbery feel to go with supercharged boysenberry flavors. Gritty and forceful on the finish, and pushing tons of runaway flavor. Not for those who like restrained red wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Earth, leather and mildly stewed aromas greet you, and right away one can tell this wine came from a warm vintage. It has integrity and depth but maybe it still couldn't escape what 2003 threw at it. Why do we say that? The acidity seems higher than normal, maybe because of early picking, and it lacks the pure-pleasure quotient that we look for in higher-priced Bierzo wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Big, chunky and dark on the nose, but smells monotone except for a floral hint. The palate shows nice body, saturation and grabby tannins to go with oak-infused flavors of black plum, cola and spice. Savory and rooty on the finish. A good restaurant wine, either by the glass or bottle.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The first 2007 reds from Spain are now appearing, and it seems like talk of a tough vintage are being confirmed. This wine is sheer and miserly. The nose is gaseous, while the flavors of blackberry and spice are seared by sharp, overt acidity. Shrill and not nearly as generous as the ’06.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
You won’t find a better, more affordable Bierzo than this. It carries true terroir, heft and solidity but it’s not that complicated or racy. Lush black fruit is what defines the palate, while the finish is textured and creamy. Really smacks of natural character and joy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This winery is known for red Mencía, but this small-lot Godello is perfectly nice and drinkable. It has a neutral nose and a fresh palate of green melon, nectarine and apple flavors. The finish is clipped and a touch bitter, but there’s no denying its tangy, forward approach. Only 250 cases made.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Massive yet proportional, with olive, rubber and ripe black fruit on the manly bouquet. The palate is ponderous but tasty, with a huge dose of syrupy berry and black-plum flavors. Ripe as all get out, with firm tannins. To call it a powerhouse would be taking things lightly. Imported by Grapes of Spain.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Young and a bit fiery at first, but give it time in the glass and it unfolds in a way that you would never expect for a wine of this price. Medium-bodied without any harshness, it has Mencía’s typical soft tannins and berry compote flavors backed by a touch of char and vanilla. A super good wine that proudly represents Bierzo at the value level.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a really good, young Mencia that is sure to win you over. The nose is fully ripe and loaded with pure berry aromas. The juicy mouth is warm and meaty, with pure fruit and chewy tannins. Luna Beberide’s Mencia pinpoints the essence of modern Bierzo.
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