by Ray Johnson | Jun 28, 2010 | Albariño, Galicia, Rias Baixas, Spain
Martin Codax, Rias Baixas, Albarino 2009 The nose features hay and lime with a hint of roses. In the mouth it is clean and crisp, sporting minerality combined with citrus. This vintage captures the crisp and refreshing character that I associate with the best wines of...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 21, 2010 | Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain
Burgáns (Bodegas Martin Códax) Rias Baixas, Burgáns, Albariño 2008 The nose features sweet floral notes while the mouth shows us citrus, lots of acidity and a creamy texture. The grapes are grown on fertile soils overtop granite and schist. The wine sees no oak, only...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 3, 2009 | Albariño, Galicia, Rias Baixas, Spain
Condes de Albarei, Rias Baixas DO, Albarino 2008 Notes on this vintage parallel the previous: Fully aromatic and lip smacking with a sweet/tart character – delicious. Check that – I don’t mean that the wine is literally sweet, but rather the fruit is...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 1, 2008 | Albariño, Galicia, Rias Baixas, Spain
Bodegas Martin Códax, Rias Baixas DO, Albariño 2007 In the nose there is a mix of herbaceous, green bean aromas and citrus fruits. The mouth shows the acidity and citrus that we associate with Albarino, albeit in a softer profile. Behind the scenes this might be...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 9, 2008 | Albariño, Galicia, Portugal, Rias Baixas, Spain, Vinho Verde
Fâmega Vinho Verde Denominação de Origem Controlada Vinho Branco 2007 This is a personal favorite for lean white wine on a budget. There’s citrus in the nose and the petillance is quite palpable on this date, adding to the livliness. Notes on the ’06: Lean...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 27, 2008 | Albariño, California, Galicia, Monterey County, Rias Baixas, Spain
Albarino, a.k.a., Alvarinho, is hot. This refresher from Iberia is becoming more visible in America, with more imports from abroad and more plantings on the homefront. Condes de Albarei, Rias Baixas DO, Albarino 2007 Fully aromatic and lip smacking with a sweet/tart...
