The 2008 Ramon Valle was sourced from 55-year-old vines on slate and aged for 6 months in French and Russian oak. Aromas of slate/mineral, earth notes, spice box, and assorted black fruits lead to a plush, nearly Reubenesque wine with layers of spicy, ripe black fruit, excellent grip, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. This generous, friendly offering will drink nicely for another 4 years. It over-delivers in a big way.
The Bodegas Peique wines are 100% Mencia sourced from their 22 acre hillside estate.
Importer: Steve Miles Selections, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 495-3811