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Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - About Every Three Years

Staring in 2016, I wrote about a previous vintage of today’s wine. Then again in 2019, I could not constrain myself from again reviewing a newer vintage of the same wine. I’m about six months late in adding another rung on the ladder concerning this wine. In my defense, I should point out that my previous reviews were for the 2015 and 2017 vintages, meaning I should have been reviewing the 2019 and not 2020 (hence the lag time).

What wine piques my curiosity on this continuing basis? The:

Rafael Palacios Louro Do Bolo Valdeorras Godello 2020

Focusing on Godello, the vineyards are all on the western edge of Valdeorras in higher elevations, in soil comprised of granite, and using biodynamic and organic viticultural practices. This wine, their entry-level, is produced from younger vines, fermented in 35 hl foudres, and aged on the lees for 4 months before bottling.

What emerges every time I drink this wine is the wonderful tropical fruit, citrus, and minerality around taught acidity. That shouldn’t surprise me as that can be similar to my fav, Sauvignon Blanc.

Their next level is their As Sorte, which is made from older vines and spends more time in French Oak. I haven’t had that one in years, I only remember comparing the wine to a Grand Cru Burgundy. Just the thought makes me want to go on a hunting exposition.

This wine comes highly recommended, especially for those that like Sauvignon Blanc or a nice crisp Chablis. After all, if I keep drinking it, it must be good!

Cheers

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