Great Value From Spain
The region of Bierzo, in the northwest corner of Spain, is getting noticed more and more these days. The predominant grape grown in Bierzo is Mencia. The Mencia grape benefits from a cool climate, hillside vineyards, mineral-laden soil, and low-yielding old vines. All of these conditions help to make wines with great concentration, complexity, and amazing purity. We just received the Wine Spectator’s highest rated Spanish Bierzo under $25 that they have ever reviewed. The 2009 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos Bierzo received 93 points with a list price of $24. Our price is just $17.99 per bottle! This is sure to be a hot item in the stores, and a wine that most certainly will be on the radar for next month’s release of the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2011.2009 Petalos Bierzo is a tremendous value that way over delivers at just $17.99 per bottle.
Reviews
Wine Spectator 93 Points
This polished red shows density and harmony, with complex, well-integrated flavors of mineral, wild berry, fresh herbs and smoke. Not showy, but has character. Drink now through 2018. 25,000 cases made.—T.M.
