I slightly prefer it on day 2, as its more relaxed and complex. The saltiness is there, but a nice yellow stone fruit character showing through and is quite tasty actually.
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Finally, way better than my previous bottles. Ocean breeze on the nose, intense, medium to full bodied. The fruity side is well defined, still a bit raw, but it is getting there. It will only improve in the coming 2-3 years.
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Restaurant purchase by glass…pale medium lemon yellow with a tinge of green. Too cold when served. So nose is very reticent. As it warms I get some stone fruit and floral hints of gardenia along with some pear. Palate seems more lemon, citrus and green apple oriented, at least at first. Acidity is bright and energetic, almost effervescent. Finish is fairly long and with greater texture after warming.
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I like so much 2019, but this one fail to impress. It is my second bottle, and both lack focus and precision. Very generic overall. I don't know if it's overproduced as it is largely available in Sainsburys and Tescos, often at a discounted price... I stocked up hoping for a home run, but it will instead be used for cooking mostly. - these bottles 85~86p
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I’ve bought this a few times over the last year and it never disappoints. Latest was for £8, a bargain. A lovely fresh Albariño, an excellent example of the grape. Citrus fruits and peaches and I also get the ‘waxiness’ in a previous review. It adds to the enjoyment. Don’t keep. Just buy and enjoy it.
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Bought for half price in Tesco (£6 down from £12). 13% abv. 100% Val do Salnes. Aged on fine lees for 3 months minimum.
N: aromatic, with lime juice, orange blossom, lemon, lemongrass, with something heavier and richer in the background like waxy grapefruit. P: High and immediate acidity. Bracing. Lovely citrus flavours as per nose. There is phenolic weight here, but the focus is the freshness. Medium+ finish.
Very good wine at regular retail. An absolute steal at the discounted price.
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Medium lemon. Nose of peaches, apricots, mineral. High acidity but falls off a little in the finish. Easy drinking. Good varietal character that paired well with sardines from Galicia. Good value for the quality.
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Tasted blind. Clear med lemon. Med (+), youthful nose of ripe lemon, white peach, ripe yellow apple, honeysuckle. No oak. Dry, with med (+) to high acidity, med alcohol (13.0%). The palate has more lime, wet stone than the nose. Med body, med (+) flavor intensity and length, with slight phenolic bitterness and salinity on the finish. Really delicious in its youthful freshness. Nicely balanced, with med (+) complexity. Drink now, not likely to improve with further aging.
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8/6/2023 - SouthDetroit wrote: 90 Points
Not my favorite but would drink again.
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12/9/2022 - vintage_whine wrote:
a little over the hill, darker and muted
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8/19/2022 - arconroad Likes this wine: 86 Points
Un albariño tremendamente refinado, con matices frescos y agradables incluso a temperatura baja. Todo un acierto para repetir
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6/12/2022 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 89 Points
I slightly prefer it on day 2, as its more relaxed and complex. The saltiness is there, but a nice yellow stone fruit character showing through and is quite tasty actually.
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5/21/2022 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 89 Points
Finally, way better than my previous bottles. Ocean breeze on the nose, intense, medium to full bodied. The fruity side is well defined, still a bit raw, but it is getting there. It will only improve in the coming 2-3 years.
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5/2/2022 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
With some salty upfront minerality. Some gun smoke flintiness to it. Palate is more crispy and crunchy as well.
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4/15/2022 - vintage_whine wrote:
pronounced apple and lemon, saline, hint of bubblegum. despite the hot vintage, precise and fresh.
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4/13/2022 - oldwines Likes this wine: 89 Points
Restaurant purchase by glass…pale medium lemon yellow with a tinge of green. Too cold when served. So nose is very reticent. As it warms I get some stone fruit and floral hints of gardenia along with some pear. Palate seems more lemon, citrus and green apple oriented, at least at first. Acidity is bright and energetic, almost effervescent. Finish is fairly long and with greater texture after warming.
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4/9/2022 - StewartDowd Likes this wine: 90 Points
Color: Pale yellow
Nose: Immediate yeast from the sur lees. Lemon and limestone.
Palate: Fresh and crisp. Nice light acidity. Lemon and stone fruit that moves into some minerality.
Body: Light but well rounded. Finishes with a hint of breadiness.
Finish: Dry, but not overly. Lingers a little, but falls a touch flat at the end.
Not a bad wine for the price. A nice departure from sauvignon blancs for balanced acidity. The sur lees gives it a nice roundness.
Rating based on price vs flavor.
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1/28/2022 - Tpairing wrote: 90 Points
As commented before a top notch white wine - tonight with Cioppino seafood soup.
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1/15/2022 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote:
I like so much 2019, but this one fail to impress. It is my second bottle, and both lack focus and precision. Very generic overall. I don't know if it's overproduced as it is largely available in Sainsburys and Tescos, often at a discounted price... I stocked up hoping for a home run, but it will instead be used for cooking mostly. - these bottles 85~86p
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1/8/2022 - donnywyatt@gmail.com Does not like this wine: 80 Points
Very acidic with citrus bite. Maybe great in the summer, but not a fan for my normal go-to.
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1/1/2022 - Pichoo wrote: 85 Points
Un vin de soif à prendre bien froid l'été quand il fait chaud. Pas en janvier à -15c!
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12/31/2021 - JohnLI Likes this wine: 90 Points
I’ve bought this a few times over the last year and it never disappoints. Latest was for £8, a bargain.
A lovely fresh Albariño, an excellent example of the grape. Citrus fruits and peaches and I also get the ‘waxiness’ in a previous review. It adds to the enjoyment. Don’t keep. Just buy and enjoy it.
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12/26/2021 - Tpairing wrote: 90 Points
Fresh citrus and some berries. Wonderfull tonight with clams, sausage spaghetti.
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11/13/2021 - JCH2019 wrote: 89 Points
Agree with previous comments. A great example.
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11/13/2021 - R J Lewis wrote:
Bought for half price in Tesco (£6 down from £12). 13% abv. 100% Val do Salnes. Aged on fine lees for 3 months minimum.
N: aromatic, with lime juice, orange blossom, lemon, lemongrass, with something heavier and richer in the background like waxy grapefruit.
P: High and immediate acidity. Bracing. Lovely citrus flavours as per nose. There is phenolic weight here, but the focus is the freshness. Medium+ finish.
Very good wine at regular retail. An absolute steal at the discounted price.
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11/7/2021 - streethawk Likes this wine: 89 Points
Medium lemon. Nose of peaches, apricots, mineral. High acidity but falls off a little in the finish. Easy drinking. Good varietal character that paired well with sardines from Galicia. Good value for the quality.
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9/30/2021 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasted blind. Clear med lemon. Med (+), youthful nose of ripe lemon, white peach, ripe yellow apple, honeysuckle. No oak. Dry, with med (+) to high acidity, med alcohol (13.0%). The palate has more lime, wet stone than the nose. Med body, med (+) flavor intensity and length, with slight phenolic bitterness and salinity on the finish. Really delicious in its youthful freshness. Nicely balanced, with med (+) complexity. Drink now, not likely to improve with further aging.
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9/26/2021 - klaus3974 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Mineral. Salty and dry. Very good for the money.
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