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Avanthia 2011 Godello (Valdeorras)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
This barrel-aged Godello is about as elegant and elevated as they come. The nose of dusty apple with light spice and vanilla notes defines elegance, while flavors of apple, lemon, woodspice and vanilla interact seamlessly. Everything is composed and connected; the wine is well balanced, lightly oaked and classy. 400 cases produced.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Avanthia 2007 Mencía (Valdeorras)
- $75
Deep and masculine, with full-force fruit from start to finish. The palate is wide, tannic and grabby, while the flavors of floral raspberry and blackberry are deepened by mild char and chocolate notes. Rich, creamy, oaky and a little brandied on the finish. Mencía from Valdeorras taken to a modern, extracted plane.
— M.S.
(4/1/2010)
Avanthia 2008 Mencía (Valdeorras)
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- $48
One’s level of passion for this bulky, hefty Mencía will be largely based on one’s appreciation and/or acceptance of heavy oak. The nose is pure hickory, molasses, mocha and coffee, while the chewy, ripe palate deals clove, flowery notes and blueberry flavors. Finishes big and broad, with bacon and barrel resin. Beefy and from the barrel as much as the vineyard;…
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Avanthia 2008 Godello (Valdeorras)
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- $30
A serious, oak-influenced Godello with smooth aromas of baked apple, wood resin, vanilla, spice and green melon. The palate has weight and fine acidity, so it’s tight despite delivering a blast of oaky flavor. Alongside that resiny taste, there’s green banana and peach notes. Fresh but woody; should age well for at least another 18 months.
— M.S.
(2/1/2010)
Avanthia 2009 Tinto Cuvee Mosteiro Mencía (Valdeorras)
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- $25
Fairly rubbery and smoky on the nose, with hickory aromas vying with blueberry and plum notes. Feels good and full, with sweet berry flavors and plenty of oak. In fact, this is a woody, modern style of Mencía that’s lengthy and round.
— M.S.
(4/1/2012)
Avanthia 2009 Mencía (Valdeorras)
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- $49
This is a char-broiled Mencía that’s a lot more about oak and barrel influence than anything else. Aromas run from blackened meat to barbecue, with a saucy berry note. It feels round, full and resiny from the copious oak aging, with dominating flavors of wood, char and toast, along with related notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
— M.S.
(11/1/2012)
Avanthia 2009 Godello (Valdeorras)
- $30
A lot of toasty oak on the nose announces this wine’s barrel-fermented roots, and additional lemon and apple aromas are classy. In the mouth, however, it runs narrow, with sugary, almost late-harvest flavors of honey, mango and pineapple. A different style of Godello that’s sweet and soft. Drink now.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Avanthia 2006 Mencía (Valdeorras)
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- $75
A weird rendition of Mencía, and that may be due to its Valdeorras roots. But the take here is that this wine is too ripe, extracted and oaked up for its own good. So while you can latch onto some interesting floral, blueberry notes, it’s also strange, stretched and scattered.
— M.S.
(12/15/2009)
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