La Linea Mencia Red 2022 13% 750ml

La Linea Mencia Red 2022 13% 750ml

La Linea
La Linea pioneered cool-climate tempranillo over a decade ago, and has since repeated the act with mencia. La Linea are the forefront of the exploration of these exciting varieties, as both red and rosé wines. A partnership between experienced winemakers Peter Leske, Alanna Pepper, and David LeMire. Peter was named ‘Winemaker of the Year’ in 2020 by the Australian Society for Viticulture and Oenology; David is one of Australia’s few Masters of Wine; and Alanna was awarded the David Bradley Memorial Prize by the University of Adelaide in 2017. All fruit is from the Adelaide Hills; and all vinified at Peter’s winery at Lenswood as single-vineyard batches. A James Halliday 5 Star Rated Winery.

Expert Reviews

Mike Bennie
94 Pointsout of 100.
A beautiful yet fun red wine. It does justice to the variety, an almost pinot noir-like sleekness and svelteness to the wine with bright blood orange acidity, Italianate herb-laced tannins and a pleasingly smudged, spice mix finish. Plenty to sink one's teeth into while being quite lively on its feet. Super drink.

Halliday Wine Companion23 March 2025

Country: Australia
Region: Adelaide Hills
Vintage: 2022
Variety: Other Reds
Alcohol volume: 13.0
Closure: Screwcap
Volume: 750
Weight: 1.358kg
Wine style: Red (Full Bodied)