The unoaked red Mencía 2019 Peza Do Rei Tinto has a fruit-driven nose and palate, with notes of ripe berries and herbs, a juicy texture, some rusticity and moderate acidity. It's quite straightforward and easy to drink. 30,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020.

The 2011 Peza do Rei has a simple blackberry and cassis-scented nose that seems to have a little carbonic maceration. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft, straightforward entry and a light, clean cassis and blueberry-tinged finish. Drink now. Importer: Classical Wines From Spain, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713

The 2009 Peza do Rei Mencia, 33% of which was aged in new oak for 3 months, the balance in stainless steel. Earth, minerals, beef blood, black cherry, and black raspberry aromas compose the nose of this supple, ripe, elegant effort meant for drinking over the next 4 years. It is an excellent value. Adegas Cachin is a small (8 acres) family owned winery producing just over 4000 cases annually.Importer: Steve Metzler, Bonafide Wine Estates, Seattle, WA; Tel. (206) 297-6713

The 2008 Peza do Rei Tinto Mencia was partially barrel aged. Dark ruby-colored, it reveals a perfume of mineral/earth, leather, and raspberry. Sweet, savory, and pleasure-bent on the palate, this is an offering that is an excellent value for drinking over the next 3-4 years. Importer: Bonafide Wine Estates, Seattle, WA; www.classicalwines.com