Blind Tasting Review: Luna Beberide Bierzo Mencia 2006

I have been playing a wine game with restaurant sommeliers and wine nerds across town where I show up with a mystery bottle and ask them to review it blind.  By not knowing what the wine is or who represents it, hopefully, an honest-no-bs-review is achieved. ~ PK

Come inside and read the review of our next contestant…

^ Miss Teresa Alampur, wine director of the Terminal City Club.

Bodegas Y Vinedos Luna Beberide ~ Bierzo Mencia 2006

ABV: 13.5%
Category: Mencia
Country: Spain
Winemaker: Bodegas Y Vinedos Luna Beberide
Agent/Importer: Waldorf Wine Group Inc.
Varietal Character/Distinctiveness: 4 ~ “Does show varietal character.”
Expression: 3.5 ~ “Faint earthiness, wrapped in light smoke, hints of anise.  Gamey red fruit.  Stewed red currants.  Hints of white pepper and spice on the palate, cranberries.”
Complexity: 3.5 ~ “Light bodied – spice and cranberries follow through on the palate. Not overly complex.  Herbaceous undertones.  Fun, simple.”
Balance: 3 ~ “Faint bitterness on the finish.  Well balanced.”
Value: 4 ~ “Great value.”
Score: 18/25
Availability: Marquis Wine Cellars, Liberty Wine Merchants, select BC Signature Liquor Stores
Pricing: $16.99

Further notes: All around good little wine.  Perfect for the BBQ wine.

Wine reviewed by Miss Teresa Alampur, wine director of the Terminal City Club.