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 | Nov 11, 2008 | Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
Martin Codax, Rioja DOC, ERGO, Tempranillo 2006 The Martin Codax brand has developed a solid reputation on in the northwester portion of the country in Galicia. With this wine from the Rioja, the brand is throwing its equity behind Spain’s most recognized wine...
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...
