Community Tasting Note

forceberry wrote:

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 - A blend of Vigiriega (45%), Sauvignon Blanc (40%), Riesling (10%) and Albariño (5%). 12,5% alcohol.

Rather cloudy and moderately opaque yellow-green color. Sweet, wild and rather volatile nose with aromas of wizened yellow pit fruits, some waxy funk, a little bit of apple jam, light passion fruit tones, a lifted hint of nail polish and a touch of apple peel. The wine is full-bodied, dry yet rather ripe and sweet-toned with lively flavors of waxy funk, cider apples, some juicy pear, a little bit of leesy yeast character, light leathery tones, volatile hints of nail polish and acetic roughness and a touch of saline tang. The wine is moderately high in acidity. The finish is wild, funky and on the shorter side with flavors of ripe pear, some cider apples, a little bit of tangy salinity, light leathery tones, a hint of waxy funk and a lifted touch of nail polish.

A wild and funky Andalucían white that does not try to hide its obviously natural upbringing. Probably too weird and funky for people who likes their wines squaky-clean, but I found the wine quite pleasant and enjoyable, albeit not that complex or memorable. The wine could use a bit more freshness and although not overwhelming, the wine could do with a bit less pronounced volatile acidity. All in all, a fun and drinkable effort.

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