Thursday, January 17, 2008

#20 Albarino from Spain

Yes my palate is exhausted from last nights tasting but as I had particularly enjoyed the Spanish whites I will continue along that route tonight with an Albariño from Rias Baixas in the northwestern area of Spain. Burgans is made by Martin Codax. (click for more Spanish strings)

Immediately I sense that we have something very similar to a Sauvignon Blanc with its characteristic nose. I sense more of a green apple than a tropical nuance to the fruit but I would be hard pressed to tell the difference between this wine and an Aussie or South African Sauvignon Blanc. That said I do think this wine has slightly more roundness to the finish. Not bad for $10. I would buy it again.

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