2024 Saintsbury Mencia Subregion_Bennett Valley A long and elegant finish

A long and elegant finish draws together this dense and powerful wine

such as apple and ripe pear

lemon verbena and pear

and roses float above the glass

As Edgar puts it

2024 Saintsbury Mencia Subregion_Bennett Valley A long and elegant finishProducer: 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