March 20, 2020

VIRXE DE GALIR “Pagos del Galir” Mencía 2016

(Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain) $17

Spicy, lively, and a really fun red wine made from mencía grapes. Loads of notes of cardamom, plums, and black pepper. If you’ve never tried mencía, don’t miss this Steal.

90 points KM

Available at winedeals.com

The darker the color of the rosé, the more intense its flavor.

Answer: False.

The color of the rosé does not indicate the intensity of its flavor. (This is true for all wines). However, current data shows that color is a confusing issue for rosé drinkers, who increasingly prefer lighter-colored rosés. Elizabeth Gabay, author of Rosé: Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution, reports that consumers associate pale rosé with the popular Provençal rosé, and therefore assume it is better in quality.

The Nose Knows

The smell of a wine is often referred to as its aroma, bouquet, or nose (an old British-ism that combines the two). Technically, however, aroma and bouquet are completely different. Aroma is used to describe… Continue reading

VIRXE DE GALIR “Pagos del Galir” Mencía 2016

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