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93 Abad Dom Bueno 2015 Carracedo Mencía (Bierzo). An opaque color and rich but minerally aromas of graham cracker, iodine, schist and mixed berry fruit tell you a lot about this excellent Mencía. Flaovrs of black cherry and dark plum maintain a brisk pace on a juicy finish that’s tight and chiseled. Drink through 2028. Frontier Wine Imports. Editors’ Choice. —M.S.
abv: 14% Price: $50
92 Dominio de Tares 2015 Bembibre Mencía (Bierzo). A black color and deep aromas of berry fruits, vanilla, wood spice and pine set up a full, jammy palate with padding and lushness. Blackberry, dark plum, berry pastry and chocolate flavors finish round, beefy and chewy. This is a loaded Bierzo to drink through 2026. Multiple U.S. importers. —M.S.
abv: 15% Price: $45
92 Losada 2015 Altos de Losada La Bienquerida Mencía (Bierzo). Concentrated black fruit aromas come with accents of lemony oak, olive and dried spice. A flush, tight, extracted palate features drying tannins along with savory flavors of black fruits and black olive. A muscular, meaty finish with lasting dark-berry flavors ranks as full, dense and delicious. Drink through 2026. Classical Wines. —M.S.
abv: 13.5% Price: $77
Floral berry and cassis aromas come with a sweet pastry note and a welcome hint of wild herbs. This Mencía feels tight and firm, with notable tannins
