{"title":"Mencia","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"alvarez-de-toledo-marques-de-toro-mencia-2021","title":"Alvarez de Toledo Marques de Toro Mencia 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic value, this Mencia offers an inviting bouquet of red cherries, blackberries, and plums, accented by hints of violets, herbs, and a touch of spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and smooth, showcasing flavours of ripe red fruits, blackcurrants, and a subtle earthiness, balanced by soft tannins and bright acidity. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering notes of fruit and a hint of minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Nicholson Wine Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45563196637419,"sku":"8437004699077","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Marques-de-Toro.png?v=1719495669"},{"product_id":"envinate-lousas-parcela-rosende-2022","title":"Envinate Lousas Parcela Rosende 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a single vineyard of 28-60-year-old vines in Rosende, in O Savinao, the soils here remind them of the northern Rhone with granite crystals flecked through the sand. The wine is full of cherries, berries, wild strawberries and a slightly savoury, umami finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Wine Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54872246649210,"sku":"NBC16421","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Envinate-Lousas-Rosende.png?v=1733612636"},{"product_id":"envinate-lousas-parcela-doade-2022","title":"Envinate Lousas Parcela Doade 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 mb-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description bottom-border2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are sourced from different terroirs throughout the Galician town of Doade; but the name of the town is protected by the Ribeira Sacra DO, so “Doad” was born. Fresh berries, cherries and strawberries provide the backbone, but there are some detailed herbal notes- think tarragon and wild thyme and a graphite, mineral finish. It’s made in very small quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-4 right-border2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Indigo Wine Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54872247206266,"sku":"NBC16420","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Envinate-Lousas-Doad.png?v=1733612665"},{"product_id":"cesar-marquez-parajes-bierzo-2023","title":"Cesar Marquez Parajes Bierzo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medium-bodied red wine produced from the Mencia grape variety in the Bierzo region of north-west Spain. The nephew of the legendary Raúl Pérez, César Marquéz is one of the most promising young winemakers in the Bierzo region. For his own project, started in 2015, he is exploring the possibilities of a Burgundy-inspired classification system with Mencia-based wines in Bierzo. Parajes is his `regional` wine and includes a small percentage of Alicante Bouschet. Bright, concentrated red and black fruit notes combine with liquorice, black pepper and lavender in this great-value medium-bodied red.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Wine Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55607534780794,"sku":"17271","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Cesar-Marquez-Parajes.png?v=1751729369"},{"product_id":"dominio-de-tares-el-paisano-de-tares-bierzo-2024","title":"Dominio de Tares El Paisano de Tares Bierzo 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimarily, Mencía was blended with Garnacha Tintorera, Palomino Fino, Doña Blanca, and Godello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested, organically grown grapes grown on Clay, limestone, slate and schist soil. Natural, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts from the vineyard and cellar and aged in old oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale ruby colour with fragrant nose of red fruits, violet and bread. Smooth, refreshing and easy-drinking, a wine that blurs the lines between a rosé and a red!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs well with good-fun, straightforward people and a wide range of dishes! Enjoy it cool (10-12°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Nicholson Wine Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55893922939258,"sku":"8437002369071","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/El-Paisano_0f49ac17-5779-408b-b963-edc9e8050fe3.png?v=1757692194"},{"product_id":"dominio-de-tares-cepas-viejas-2021","title":"Dominio de Tares Cepas Viejas 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntense and complex nose with remarkable aromas of fennel, blueberry, black plum and flint, with a touch of fresh cream and toasted nuts. Well-structured and balanced wine between its vibrant acidity and well integrated alcohol, that also shows smooth and silky tannins and a touch of wild berries, clove and liquorice on the back palate. Layered, dense and full-flavoured this superb wine will benefit from several years of cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilosopher Roger Scruton in his 2009 book 'I Drink Therefore I am' says of the red wine of Bierzo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Thanks to the impoverished and sun-baked soil it is rich in minerals with a blood-dark colour and brooding taste like a bitter-sweet love-song of Lorca. Dominio de Tares was formed in 2000 by a group of local growers including Mario Rico and Amancio Fernández. Their aim was to inspire an upsurge in quality following years of neglect in the area. Amancio Fernández is one of Spain's leading young oenologists he used his experience and local knowledge to identify the best fruit and began working with the area's most serious growers.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 points Guía Peñín (2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This shows exuberant red fruit that’s floral and crunchy, with lifted aromas and a touch of austerity in the finish. The palate is tight and focused, medium- to full-bodied, with a firm structure that gives it tension and length. A blend of mencia, alicante bouschet and other traditional local varieties. Drink now or hold.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.com (July 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Nicholson Wine Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56579110502778,"sku":"8437002369040","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Tares-Cepas-Viejas.png?v=1770909823"},{"product_id":"dominio-de-tares-baltos-mencia-bierzo-2023","title":"Dominio de Tares Baltos Mencia Bierzo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDominio de Tares is situated in Bierzo, one of the most talked-about wine regions of Spain. Baltos is made from 100% old-vine Mencia with very low yields, aged in American and French oak for 6 months.  It is an elegant and individualistic wine with a nose of earth, clove minerals and red and black cherry. The palate is beautifully textured, smooth, fresh, spicy and medium-bodied with a long, rounded finish. Baltos seems to find favour with fans of the Pinot Noir grape, expect all the flavour encased in a more dense wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Nicholson Wine Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56579110568314,"sku":"8437002369170","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Tares-Baltos-Mencia_e5be44b1-91af-4b46-b440-8432f22ff52b.png?v=1770909828"}],"url":"https:\/\/highburyvintners.co.uk\/collections\/mencia\/red.oembed","provider":"Highbury Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}