Raul Perez, El Erial de Valdecanada

Raul Perez, El Erial de ValdecanadaNA

As one would reasonably expect given the domaine’s consistently low yields there is fine volume and concentration to the strikingly rich big-bodied flavors that deliver solid length and depth on the distinctly firm and warm finish

and it's one of the more intense wines I tasted within this selection

power and markedly firm finish

with juicy acidity giving the wine spine

There are notes of black cherries

even more so than 2007

(a monopole that measures 2

There is outstanding richness to the fullbodied and attractively textured flavors that possess good muscle yet the overall mouth feel is relatively refined and this sense of refinement continues onto the powerful and moderately austere but well-balanced finale

pipe tobacco

but it does not quite happen and I suspect a couple of hours decanting would awaken those aromas

The 2020 Croix de Labrie is superb

Great harmony already