Bloomfield Mencía 2025

Blackcurrant juice, red fig paste and graphite. This is a terrific example of a (chilled) red that absolutely hits its intended marks. It feels honest, chewy, bouncy, vibrant and instantly likeable. A reminder that the act of drinking wine, at its core, is about enjoying flavours that bring people together through shared enjoyment and pleasure. Made in an easy-to-understand, modern style, its drinkability dares you to dismiss it. But beneath that ease, purity and fruit density, is scrumptious chocolatey tannins, giving the wine strong architecture and intent.  In the mouth, the fruit is concentrated and sticky, with poached rhubarb, black plums, sage and toasted gum nuts. There’s also a ferrous layer of terracotta powder and spicy blood sausage that adds muscle. It finishes savoury, with torn shiso leaf, sustained length and a gentle bitterness. Drink it slightly chilled, while watching MAFS.