Oliver’s Taranga Mencia 2023

A long way from its Spanish home, but seemingly perfectly happy, this is a wine definitely worth seeking out. The team grafted Mencia on to old Cabernet vines and they have thrived. Crimson/magenta in colour, this is a broader style of red. Florals, roasted meats, tobacco leaves, chocolate and leather. A supple and slippery texture with sleek tannins and persistence. This is an attractive wine with lingering finish. Enjoy it now, or cellar it for a couple of years.