The 2003 Paixar is 100% Mencia sourced from 50- to 80+-year-old, low yielding vines. Native yeast fermentation is utilized, the wine is aged for 16 months in new French oak, and it is bottled unfiltered. The wine is purple-colored with an expressive nose of smoke, vanilla, Asian spices, pencil lead, blueberry, and black cherry. On the palate the wine reveals an elegant personality and is nearly seamless. It is nicely delineated and the finsh is long. It will evolve for 2-3 years but can be enjoyed now through 2015. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. 571.642.0343 fax 571.642.0505

This polished red delivers plenty of blackberry, vanilla and toast flavors, with firm tannins supporting a fresh, lively texture. A modern style, but local character. Drink now through 2013. 460 cases made, 120 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Bierzo Select to Add