From The Wine Advocate
92 points
2005 Conde de Hervias Mencos Reserva
Rioja, Spain
WA, #195, Jun 2011 - Jay Miller
The 2005 Reserva spent 16 months in seasoned American oak. Asian spices, leather, incense, violets, and blackberry aromas compose the bouquet of this intense, layered, structured offering from the powerful 2005 vintage. Give it another 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it from 2014 to 2025.
The Conde de Hervias estate is located in Rioja Alta.
90 points
2009 Conde de Hervias Mencos
Rioja, Spain
WA, #195, Jun 2011 - Jay Miller
The entry-level 2009 Mencos is an unoaked cuvee of 100% Tempranillo. Aromas of earthy minerals, spice box, violets, cherry blossom, and blackberry inform the nose of a ripe, firm, savory red with good balance and length. It is an outstanding value meant for drinking over the next 5-6 years.
The Conde de Hervias estate is located in Rioja Alta.
89 points
2008 Conde de Hervias Mencos Crianza
Rioja, Spain
WA, #195, Jun 2011 - Jay Miller
The 2008 Crianza is also 100% Tempranillo aged for 12 months in seasoned American oak. Cedar, spice box, tobacco, a hint of balsamic, and blackberry aromas inform the nose of a savory, flavorful, layered Crianza that can be approached now but will drink well through 2020.
The Conde de Hervias estate is located in Rioja Alta.
92 points
Conde de Hervias
2005 Mencos Rioja Reserva($32)
International Wine Cellar, #158, Sept./Oct. - Josh Raynolds
(100% tempranillo): Bright violet; looks a lot younger than it is. Exotic aromas of cherry-vanilla, black raspberry, fruitcake and mocha. Lush and palate-coating, with excellent depth and clarity to its sweet dark fruit flavors. Plush, seamless and ready to drink, with a long, sweet finish featuring energetic cherry and spice notes.
91 points
Conde de Hervias
2008 Mencos Rioja Crianza($25)
International Wine Cellar, #158, Sept./Oct. - Josh Raynolds
(100% tempranillo): Bright ruby-red. Vibrant raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by blood orange and potpourri nuances. Fresh, incisive red fruit flavors show an exotic floral pastille quality and are nively lifted by juicy acidity. An elegant, precise Rioja that finishes with excellent tangy cut and persistence.
90 points
Conde de Hervias
2010 Mencos Rioja Blanco($16)
International Wine Cellar, #158, Sept./Oct. - Josh Raynolds
(100% viura): Bright straw. Vibrant pear and lemon zest scents are powerfully underscored by dusty minerals and spices. Deep, energetic orchard fruit flavors are complicated by candied citrus fruits and a subtle floral quality. Finishes clean, focused and very long.
90 points
Conde de Hervias
2009 Mencos Rioja($16)
International Wine Cellar, #158, Sept./Oct. - Josh Raynolds
(100% tempranillo): Bright ruby. Aromatic, complex bouquet of cherry, tobacco and dried flowers; quite classic. Juicy, dry and penetrating, with a silky texture and pliant red fruit and floral flavors. Gains power and depth with air and finishes on notes of cherry and cassis. This is a baby right now but I find it pretty delicious.
92 Points
2004 Conde de Hervías
Rioja
$65
Opaque ruby. Explosively perfumed nose offers a sexy bouquet of red and dark berries, Asian spices, candied licorice, black cardamom and yellow rose. Mouthfilling red fruit flavors are wrapped in supple tannins, with vibrant minerality adding lift. Impressively fresh and focused for such flavor impact, finishing with superb mouthcoating persistence. Primal but delicious already. - J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
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