La Linea Mencia Red 2022

Adelaide Hills, Australia

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About this Wine

country Australia

region Adelaide Hills

variety Other Reds

Style Red (Full Bodied)

vintage 2022

closure Screwcap

Alcohol vol. 13.0

volume 750

Brands La Linea

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Many people observe aromas of pepper (white and black!); we see red cherries and plums.

Palate

Fleshy but with a fresh tannin/acid backbone which lends a certain edgy rawness to the wine (we love this feature!), it has youthful appeal but with cellaring gains greater depth and complexity.

Vintage Notes

Vintage 2022 was relatively mild: a dry, warm autumn ensured that the healthy crops seen across all varieties developed great flavour and colour. Our Mencia was no exception, and was picked on 11th April at 12.7 baumé.

Winemakers Comments

Mencia is a red grape with its home in north-western Spain, in the regions of Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras. It has traditionally been made into light, relatively fragrant red for early consumption, but in recent years, more concentrated and complex wines have resulted from some enlightened winemakers’ new interpretation of the variety.

Reviews

Mike Bennie
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A beautiful yet fun red wine. It does justice to the variety, an almost pinot noir-like sleekness and svelteness to the wine with bright blood orange acidity, Italianate herb-laced tannins and a pleasingly smudged, spice mix finish. Plenty to sink one's teeth into while being quite lively on its feet. Super drink. Points: 94/100

Halliday Wine Companion ∙ 24th Mar 2025

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La Linea Mencia Red 2022

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