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Well if I hadn't experienced this past weekend in Chicago...I would not have believed it. The sun was out and the temps were above freezing! Awesome, there is something about the weather break to get your creative juices flowing. Which brings me to this week's entry. Vinos de Arganza "Lagar De Robla Premium" Mencia 2008. Wow, now that's a mouthful!
Don't let the name scare you away from this wine. It is a beautiful Spanish wine well worth the search and will reward you with cherry tones and a complex, dense and lengthy finish. It aged in American oak for 18 months and it is nice! for less than $9, you will love this number. It is also a very good food wine, pair it with hearty dishes and grilled meats. Just in time for grillen and chillen!
Let's educate you a bit on the grape Mencia... read on!
Mencía is a Spanish grape variety primarily found in the northwestern part of the country. It is found in the Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras regions of Spain.
Most of the wines produced from this grape are light, pale, relatively fragrant red wines for early drinking.This style of wine is due to high yields grown on very fertile plains which lead to what is known as diluted wines. Now a new generation of winemakers are growing the grape from old vines growing on hillsides. Careful vineyard management and a watchful eye, the new wines from this grape are note worthy and has kicked off a new interest in the grape. Go take a look see for yourself and see if you agree, at that price, even if you don't use it in your windshield washer!
Cheers!
