Wines
of the Week:
Winning Whites from Rías Baixas
Rías
Baixas
is renowned for the Albariño grape, an indigenous variety
that produces some of the world's foremost white wines. Located
in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain, the DO (Denomination
of Origin) was formally established in 1988. And, these Albariños
should really get any wine lover's attention because of their
lovely acidity ,drinkability, and attractive pricing.
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Pazo
Señoran 2015 Albariño
Winery:
Pazo Señoran
Grape(s): 100% Albariño
Region: DO Rías Baixas, Spain
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Fragrances of lime, pineapple, peach, and minerals rise
up from a glass. The palate showcases flavors of white
peach, golden pineapple, and key lime, along with accents
of herbs and minerals. A nice, crisp acidity is balanced
by a pleasant roundness, making this wine a fine match
for grilled calamari. Over 23,000 cases were made.
Rating: 92 |
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Vina
Nora 2015 Albariño
Winery:
Vina Nora
Grape(s): 100% Albariño
Region: DO Rías Baixas, Spain
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromatics of pears and peaches come together with hints
of minerals, herbs, and white blossoms on the nose. Flavors
of orchard and stone fruit play with floral and minerals
allusions of the palate. Lively and full-bodied, baked
sole in a light cream sauce would be a nice pairing.
Rating: 89 |
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Don
Pedro de Soutomaior 2015 Albariño
Winery:
Don Pedro de Soutomaior
Grape(s): 100% Albariño
Region: DO Rías Baixas, Spain
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of peach, apricot, lime, and honeysuckle greets
the senses. Lively citrus notes combine with ripe peach
and apricot on the palate, alongside traces of thyme and
orange blossoms. Appealing fruit and a good body make
this a fine choice to pair with grilled chicken breast
seasons with fresh herbs.
Rating: 89 |
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Granbazán
2014 Etiqueta Verde
Winery:
Granbazán
Grape(s): 100%
Albariño
Region: DO Rías Baixas, Spain
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Notes of apples, pears, peaches, and citrus blossoms play
together on the nose. Crisp pear, tart apple, and fresh
lime flow into minerals and orange blossoms on the palate.
A friendly acidity and a harmony of flavors endear this
wine to pork and vegetable stir fry.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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