Sketch Raúl Pérez, Rias Baixas, Spain 2021


Sketch Raúl Pérez, Rias Baixas, Spain 2021
One of Spain’s cult white wines made by the bearded maestro, Raul Perez. It’s a pure Albariño from a tiny vineyard on the Galician coast, giving deep citrus and mint flavours and a keen Atlantic freshness. It reminds me of a margarita cocktail served in a salt-rimmed glass, not so much in flavour, but in its harmony between citrus, green herbs and saline minerality.
Press review:
The Wine Advocate: “The nose of the 2021 Sketch is plethoric and expressive. This comes from one single vineyard that is close and similar to those from the Atalier vines, with a strong sea influence (you see the sea from the vineyard), straight, vertical, marine, with notes of iodine and seashells, with citrus acidity and very tasty flavours. It's sharp and austere (the label shows 12.5% alcohol) and vibrant. It has purity and delineation, and it's clean and precise like a laser cut. Drink now-2031.” 96+ points