La Vizcaina El Rapolao Bierzo Mencía

Restaurant was out of my desired st Joseph so I pivoted to this—was excellent, dark raspberry and strawberry with pepper, lavender, bitter herbs. Drinks a bit young but fine with food

Needs 3 plus years - my fault fir trying - but still felt a smile coming on - might be the alcohol lol

Needs a lot of air, then opens towards a red fruit profile, with strawberries and tea notes. Medium bodied, atlantic acidity. A beauty

Very solid. Needs air Classic Raul style, feels like some stem inclusion, so peppery and lots of red fruits. Super classic and should age well, though just medium bodied.

I could drink 5 bottles of this.

Been sitting on this for 5 years. Straight from Spain. I believe the godello in this was aged sous-voile (very Raúl) before blending (15%?). Red crunchy fruit with a sweaty edge; highly satisfying. Very happy

2013. Expressive and fresh Mencia. Brighter and more red fruit. Lovely balance.

Goodies

Great spice note- Grenache esque, great balance- find it and drink it!

Raul Perez you rock!