Adega Mengoba, Brezo Mencia 2023 Shelter Sancerre-like NZ Sauvignon with captivating

Sancerre-like NZ Sauvignon with captivating aroma of fresh citrus

Scents of blackberries and violets with a touch of vanilla on the nose

dried orange peel

juicy Chilean Carmenere with just enough red fruit crunch and hints of tobacco and tea leaf

This is a remarkably enjoyable wine boasting great harmony and ageing potential

Adega Mengoba, Brezo Mencia 2023 Shelter Sancerre-like NZ Sauvignon with captivatingGregory Perez's delicious Mencia from Bierzo has a soft, velvety texture with ripe red and dark fruit flavours lifted by Mencia's brisk acidity. A small amount of Garnacha Tintorera (aka Alicante Bouschet, once widely planted here) gives the wine its more generous feel.