Vitícola Mentridana El Mentridano Méntrida 2021

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100% Garnacha taken from 40-year-old vines rooted in granite soils at 600 metres in Méntrida. Cranberry skin, subtle kirsch, a waft of black pepper, strawberry compote, baked red plum and a fine ferrous mineral nuance. Very restrained and balanced aromas, with an inviting meld of fruit and savoury. The palate is light bodied with assertive tannins wrapping around bursts of red fruits and spice akin to the nose. Said tannins are Nebbiolo like in their brash and chalky intensity, pulling at the mouth and teeth with drying vigour before a hit of red plum-laced acidity catches up and washes things down. Lovely gentle length and carry from there on. Needs time for the tannins to integrate, but a very classy Garnacha.

Importer: Alimentaria

Tom Kline
Wine Critic at Winepilot

Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.

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Tom Kline
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Categories: Drinks, Imported Wines