Golden straw color with noticeable viscosity. Fruitful bouquet of lime, banana and a hint of flint. Dryer than the nose, but delightfully delicate green apple, peach and lime on the palate with strong mineral character. Full-bodied with a great mouth-feel. Low acidity which is somewhat unexpected, but perhaps owing to its maturity. Long finish. Very lovely for its age, but drink now.
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Just a beautiful wine! Gorgeous bouquet of sub-tropical fruits, herbs, lemongrass, and minerality. Excellent palate, mouthcoating texture, rich, ripe, and with great acid. Long, chalky finish. Outstanding!
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"Go To Wines" $15 and under (Shari's house): Pale gold color. Pop and pour, drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. Nose shows good minerality, but was slow to reveal more, developing green apple and white flowers. The palate is fairly round, toasted, light oak, green fruits, abundant minerals. More muted than the bottle 8 months ago, fruit seems to be fading. This is probably past prime, drink up.
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Dusty on the nose, like a good white Burgundy. Lots of acidity on the palate and finish. Drank unaccompanied, but would have been good at the dinner table.
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It's a shame, but this bottle's steadily going down-hill, with decreasing apple intensity and more obvious/harsh acid. It's a 90 for now, but more like 89+. Drink 'em if you got em.
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Nice wine. Slightly sweet on the attack versus my uber dry preference, but has a great crystalline minerality on the mid and finish. 89. Reminds me a bit of the southern right sauv blanc from s africa.
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Superb white wine - tasted like a $16 white for sure. Beautiful green apple and other fruits with a nice acid/crisp backbone. Medium finish with minerals and florals to keep your palate agile. Wish I had more for the $8 price I originally paid for it. I can't think of a better white for under $10 - if only I could continue finding it for under $10.
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New Year's Day Dinner (Jan's): Pale green color. Drank a small pour over 15 minutes. Nice nose of apple, light minerals, florals. The palate is consistent, light bodied, nice acidity, medium finish. Very nice, great QPR. 89+pts.to 90pts.
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light straw color, fresh and ripe white fruit aromas, refreshing and crisp, this is the end of summertime in your mouth, tropical fruit, kiwi, lemon, stones and citrus, a wine with character and zest, nothing too fancy, but very nice, good match with homemade chicken soup
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This reminded me of a high quality Albarino. It was light and crisp with aromas of green apples and decent acidity. If I had to decide between drinking this and a Zima, I may very well choose the Shaya.
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Light gold color and good concentration on the nose and palate, with some green apple and honey accents. Not the smoothest drink and it has a slightly biting finish.
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Slatey river rock, green apple, banana nose with some sweeter acacia notes too. Nice acidity on the palate with great weight and interesting salinity. Beautifully clean expression with excellent concentration.
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Pale gold in the glass with a nose of pineapple, melon and herbs. Gooseberries, pineapples, tangerine zest, vanilla and white pepper corn notes. Tingling acidity and a medium-long finish.
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Peach, slate, floral nose that is very fresh. Nice mineral character, good concentration and balance. There is a bitter green apple component on the finish that is invigorating. Nice!
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Very light golden color. The nose shows citrus fruit, with fresh herbs and a touch of blackcurrant. On the palate, oily grapefruit and passion fruit show through underlying mineral notes. Finishes crisp.
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Popped and poured. Had with salmon dinner and consumed over the next 3 hours. Light silver color. Nose of melon, lemon, lychee and apricot. Taste of apricot, green apples, a little citrus and has a mineral aspect on the finish. Medium weight; paired well with the fish.
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This smells suspiciously like sauvignon blanc but with very nice mineral notes as in a Muscadet; there's also some dried herbs in the nose and a little lemon peel, making this quite layered and fairly complex. The mouth is nicely viscous, very dry, vibrant, with excellent extract and a medium plus finish. Beautiful and classic Verdejo.
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Lychee, nectarine, apricot, and a hint of citrus on the nose. Tart and dry with apricot and melon, nice acidity. Finish includes apricot and golden pear.
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Discovering Wine: Pale yellow and light bodied, the Shaya Verdejo has a nose of green apples. In the mouth, it has a chalky feel, with tastes of green apple, pear and a hint of spearmint that rounds out the wine. The finish is short to medium with green apple. Overall, this wine doesn't grab me, it's a combination and style that I will always find to be something that I find unattractive.
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Clear light straw color, Nose of citrus, light floral and minerals. Medium plus acid Nice lime, apple flavors. Lean bodied and modest finish.Very good food wine.
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Fresh and bright with green melon, honeysuckle, citrus and tart green apple aromas. Light bodied and a touch lean with green melon, lime and mineral flavors that are framed by bright acidity. I think this wine would be more fun with a bit more flesh.
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Pop & pour: Quite a nice intro for my foray into Spanish wines. Very pale in color with a nose of various tropical melons and peaches. A unique palate of more tropical fruit. It is made from the verdejo grape. Will have to try more.
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I like this wine. Pretty nose - floral and tropical fruit. Taste-wise: good acidity with citrus and pineapple flavors. I also got a bit of minerality and maybe a little "gasoline" taste on the back-end. Kind of interesting. Only bought one bottle, but would definitely buy again.
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This is a straight shooter with a high delicious factor. Loads of pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. Fruity, concentrated flavors. Coming back to this after a Chinon, it seems sweet in comparison, though that's probably just the fruitiness. Nice clean finish. Lively acidity. Definitely thinking this is a bit like the Spanish equivalent of a Vouvray (Chenin Blanc). Cheaper, more pineapple, less lychee, and a bit lower in concentration + acidity in comparison.
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Mildly corked. Won't rate, but could still enjoy this though it was attenuated. Kind of like a Loire Chenin Blanc, more weighted to pineapple in profile. Nice body and balance. Assuming a good bottle would have more in your face fruit.
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13.5% ABV. Pale straw in the glass. Light lime zest nose with a suggestion of stone fruit and minerals - all rather reticent. Medium-light bodied with some lemongrass-like crisp fruit. Pretty tasty.
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Pale yellow wine with a light body. Green apple dominates the nose. Lots of juicy acidity in the mouth, with tastes of green apple, lime and a hint of peach. The finish is short with peach and green apple.
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Pale straw color. Nose: green apple, guava, a hint of starfruit, some lemongrass, and river stone. Medium/lighter body on the similar palate: pink grapefruit/guava leading out supported by kiwi, lemongrass, and zingy lemon/lime acidity. Some lingering white pepper, crushed rock, and steely minerality on the moderate/long finish. Wonderful intensity of flavor. A tiny notch below the '08, but still excellent. Brilliant value.
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Just a quick follow-up, this verdejo tasted great on a Summer afternoon with ripe Calif. nectarines (piece of nectarine, sip of wine, repeat ... repeat). Also mixed cold spring water with the wine 33-66% and 50-50 and liked that, too. Verdejo comes from NW Spain, not too far from where Godello and Albarino originate. Not sure if Rueda's climate is drier than Galicia, but the regions are nearby. I'm a fan of all three grapes now.
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Tested circa 55 deg F from a preservation machine. This wine was so crisp and refreshing yet not heavy, it was like a large dose of cool minerally water after a long dry run through the woods. Unlike 99% of wines I sample, this wine would be easy to lift to the lips and chug-a-lug like a beer in the Aussie Outback. Well, not really a good idea given 13.5% abv. The wine was clean, crisp, and refreshing in the true sense, with satisfying grassy, floral, mineral, and some fruit (melon, hints of tart apple, pear) in excellent balance and roughly equal proportions. Nose of green nectarine and grass. I had to buy a bottle. 100% verdejo.
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I notice some pine straw on the nose with underlying fruits and acidity that is too complex for me to distinguish. On the palette I get a nice complex pineapple and minerality that allows for a nice lingering finish.
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Perhaps I am overrating this because of the 100+ degree weather, but this truely fits the bill for warm weather sipping. Peach, melon and citrus flavors, with a steeley gun-metal edge. Almost vinho verde like, but with a bit more weight. Delicious.
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2/26/2016 - Lazlo Toth wrote: 90 Points
Golden straw color with noticeable viscosity. Fruitful bouquet of lime, banana and a hint of flint. Dryer than the nose, but delightfully delicate green apple, peach and lime on the palate with strong mineral character. Full-bodied with a great mouth-feel. Low acidity which is somewhat unexpected, but perhaps owing to its maturity. Long finish. Very lovely for its age, but drink now.
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11/17/2013 - RobertVitello wrote:
Not big fans of Chardonnay, but this was nice.
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10/10/2013 - Motz wrote: 91 Points
Just a beautiful wine! Gorgeous bouquet of sub-tropical fruits, herbs, lemongrass, and minerality. Excellent palate, mouthcoating texture, rich, ripe, and with great acid. Long, chalky finish. Outstanding!
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11/30/2012 - kevjenw Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice semi-dry white. Some green apple fruit, with med-high acid, and semi-dry finish. Buy again: Yes
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9/23/2012 - birdman5828 wrote: 88 Points
Good fruit and minerality opened up nicely with some time in the glass. Viscous mouthfeel.
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9/23/2012 - birdman5828 wrote: 88 Points
Nice fruit and minerality. Mouthfeel was viscous.
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8/18/2012 - rocknroller wrote: 88 Points
"Go To Wines" $15 and under (Shari's house): Pale gold color. Pop and pour, drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. Nose shows good minerality, but was slow to reveal more, developing green apple and white flowers. The palate is fairly round, toasted, light oak, green fruits, abundant minerals. More muted than the bottle 8 months ago, fruit seems to be fading. This is probably past prime, drink up.
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8/12/2012 - degrandcru wrote: 87 Points
Apple, grapefruit, lime and grasses. A hint of sweetness which makes it great for asian food. Very nice.
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7/8/2012 - Pour Boy wrote: 89 Points
Dusty on the nose, like a good white Burgundy. Lots of acidity on the palate and finish. Drank unaccompanied, but would have been good at the dinner table.
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6/3/2012 - wineOK wrote: 79 Points
Not feeling this white today. There is a skunky bitter component to this that I did not enjoy. Not a bad wine just not my taste.
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5/21/2012 - linserge wrote:
good value, fairly crisp, needs air
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5/11/2012 - BadOyster wrote: 90 Points
It's a shame, but this bottle's steadily going down-hill, with decreasing apple intensity and more obvious/harsh acid. It's a 90 for now, but more like 89+. Drink 'em if you got em.
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4/18/2012 - Janstan wrote: 86 Points
Good with pea soup. Medium body, very crisp not fruity. Would go with a variety of foods
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3/25/2012 - Evil Homer wrote: 88 Points
Remembering this being very nice. Stinging acidity with nice fruit flavours mixed with minerality and slate
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3/18/2012 - Raul wrote: 87 Points
COLOUR DEPTH: pale/medium; COLOUR HUE: yellow; CLARITY: clear; AROMA INTENSITY: moderate; DEVELOPMENT: youthful; AROMAS: fruits, citrus, floral; DRY/SWEET: very dry; BODY: light/medium; ACIDITY: lively/fresh; FLAVOURS INTENSITY: moderate; FLAVOURS: floral, tropical fruits; FINISH: medium
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2/18/2012 - gwkozar wrote: 88 Points
Green vegetable nose. Light acid, round, some lemon. Agree with sauvignon blanc similarity
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1/30/2012 - winegr wrote: 89 Points
Nice wine. Slightly sweet on the attack versus my uber dry preference, but has a great crystalline minerality on the mid and finish. 89. Reminds me a bit of the southern right sauv blanc from s africa.
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1/29/2012 - BadOyster wrote: 91 Points
Superb white wine - tasted like a $16 white for sure. Beautiful green apple and other fruits with a nice acid/crisp backbone. Medium finish with minerals and florals to keep your palate agile. Wish I had more for the $8 price I originally paid for it. I can't think of a better white for under $10 - if only I could continue finding it for under $10.
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1/27/2012 - TPB wrote: 89 Points
Very good value.
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1/18/2012 - Fateful Destiny wrote: 88 Points
Acidic. Slightly green. Some grass and hints of green apple (likely related to the acidity). Ok
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1/10/2012 - abqdeb wrote: 85 Points
a little flat tasting compared to previous vintages and other bottles.
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1/1/2012 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
New Year's Day Dinner (Jan's): Pale green color. Drank a small pour over 15 minutes. Nice nose of apple, light minerals, florals. The palate is consistent, light bodied, nice acidity, medium finish. Very nice, great QPR. 89+pts.to 90pts.
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11/18/2011 - mdefreitas wrote: 88 Points
Another nice showing, albeit simple. Citrus and melons. Very clean and crisp. Good QPR play.
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11/2/2011 - kevjenw wrote: 82 Points
Good, dry white; nice acid with green apple and dry finish; Buy again for a dry white
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10/14/2011 - dwaynelm wrote: 87 Points
Pear and minerality. Reminds me of a roussane. Good alternative to a chard. Nice lime acidity.
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10/11/2011 - whits wrote: 88 Points
light straw color, fresh and ripe white fruit aromas, refreshing and crisp, this is the end of summertime in your mouth, tropical fruit, kiwi, lemon, stones and citrus, a wine with character and zest, nothing too fancy, but very nice, good match with homemade chicken soup
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10/3/2011 - dfitzg2 wrote: 91 Points
Liked this wine. Nice color and fragrance. Nice fruit and finish. GV at mid-range price.
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9/19/2011 - Hog Scrotum wrote: 91 Points
This reminded me of a high quality Albarino. It was light and crisp with aromas of green apples and decent acidity. If I had to decide between drinking this and a Zima, I may very well choose the Shaya.
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9/1/2011 - pgb67 wrote: 88 Points
Light gold color and good concentration on the nose and palate, with some green apple and honey accents. Not the smoothest drink and it has a slightly biting finish.
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8/29/2011 - andtheodor wrote: 90 Points
Slatey river rock, green apple, banana nose with some sweeter acacia notes too. Nice acidity on the palate with great weight and interesting salinity. Beautifully clean expression with excellent concentration.
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8/15/2011 - bechi wrote: 87 Points
Pale gold in the glass with a nose of pineapple, melon and herbs. Gooseberries, pineapples, tangerine zest, vanilla and white pepper corn notes. Tingling acidity and a medium-long finish.
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7/31/2011 - BYOB wrote: 89 Points
See prior note
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7/13/2011 - andtheodor wrote: 88 Points
Peach, slate, floral nose that is very fresh. Nice mineral character, good concentration and balance. There is a bitter green apple component on the finish that is invigorating. Nice!
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7/5/2011 - scott davis wrote: 89 Points
Very light golden color. The nose shows citrus fruit, with fresh herbs and a touch of blackcurrant. On the palate, oily grapefruit and passion fruit show through underlying mineral notes. Finishes crisp.
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6/29/2011 - Bellissimo wrote:
Popped and poured. Had with salmon dinner and consumed over the next 3 hours. Light silver color. Nose of melon, lemon, lychee and apricot. Taste of apricot, green apples, a little citrus and has a mineral aspect on the finish. Medium weight; paired well with the fish.
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6/22/2011 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
This smells suspiciously like sauvignon blanc but with very nice mineral notes as in a Muscadet; there's also some dried herbs in the nose and a little lemon peel, making this quite layered and fairly complex. The mouth is nicely viscous, very dry, vibrant, with excellent extract and a medium plus finish. Beautiful and classic Verdejo.
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6/16/2011 - Shaver30 wrote: 84 Points
Light and fruity, dry finish. enjoyed.
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5/26/2011 - gman1868 wrote:
Lychee, nectarine, apricot, and a hint of citrus on the nose. Tart and dry with apricot and melon, nice acidity. Finish includes apricot and golden pear.
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4/6/2011 - The Kokopelli wrote: 87 Points
Discovering Wine: Pale yellow and light bodied, the Shaya Verdejo has a nose of green apples. In the mouth, it has a chalky feel, with tastes of green apple, pear and a hint of spearmint that rounds out the wine. The finish is short to medium with green apple. Overall, this wine doesn't grab me, it's a combination and style that I will always find to be something that I find unattractive.
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4/2/2011 - PangurBan wrote: 90 Points
Peach amd floral aromas, with a nice concentrated stony quality which finishes with a lingering minerality. Wonderful with sea food.
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4/1/2011 - crux Likes this wine: 91 Points
Succulent, sappy, buttery yet crisp. Light fruit - more like flowers or eau du vie. Pretty tasty.
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3/27/2011 - profiler54 wrote: 89 Points
Clear light straw color, Nose of citrus, light floral and minerals. Medium plus acid Nice lime, apple flavors. Lean bodied and modest finish.Very good food wine.
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3/15/2011 - casaccio wrote: 90 Points
The wine looks Light gold colored.
The legs are Fast.
It smells like and Lemon.
It tastes like and Apple.
The body is Light.
The wine finishes Medium.
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3/3/2011 - wino_tim wrote: 87 Points
Fresh and bright with green melon, honeysuckle, citrus and tart green apple aromas. Light bodied and a touch lean with green melon, lime and mineral flavors that are framed by bright acidity. I think this wine would be more fun with a bit more flesh.
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2/1/2011 - Sakas wrote:
More mineral/acidity driven than I remember. Still nice, but bad memory led to a poor food pairing.
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1/29/2011 - mdaniel wrote: 89 Points
Pop & pour: Quite a nice intro for my foray into Spanish wines. Very pale in color with a nose of various tropical melons and peaches. A unique palate of more tropical fruit. It is made from the verdejo grape. Will have to try more.
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1/15/2011 - mdefreitas wrote: 89 Points
Very Sauv Blanc in character. Cirtus, melons, a hint of herbs. Crisp but not austere. Overall, a nice little sipper.
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1/7/2011 - mrwieck wrote: 88 Points
I like this wine. Pretty nose - floral and tropical fruit. Taste-wise: good acidity with citrus and pineapple flavors. I also got a bit of minerality and maybe a little "gasoline" taste on the back-end. Kind of interesting. Only bought one bottle, but would definitely buy again.
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12/29/2010 - WaldoSPE wrote: 90 Points
Delicious.
Fruity, but not over the top. Very round, full flavor.
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12/17/2010 - Cabfrancophile wrote: 88 Points
This is a straight shooter with a high delicious factor. Loads of pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. Fruity, concentrated flavors. Coming back to this after a Chinon, it seems sweet in comparison, though that's probably just the fruitiness. Nice clean finish. Lively acidity. Definitely thinking this is a bit like the Spanish equivalent of a Vouvray (Chenin Blanc). Cheaper, more pineapple, less lychee, and a bit lower in concentration + acidity in comparison.
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12/11/2010 - Cabfrancophile wrote: flawed
Mildly corked. Won't rate, but could still enjoy this though it was attenuated. Kind of like a Loire Chenin Blanc, more weighted to pineapple in profile. Nice body and balance. Assuming a good bottle would have more in your face fruit.
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11/20/2010 - Lobonick wrote: 86 Points
Took to a dinner party, so notes are sparse. Dry and flavorful. Not as edgy as a sauvignon blanc, but fits the same niche.
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11/19/2010 - WaldoSPE wrote: 88 Points
Good value. Only my second of the varietal, so not much for comparison. Seemed to be lacking some piece of flavor that would complete it.
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10/15/2010 - OneLastSyrah Likes this wine: 89 Points
13.5% ABV. Pale straw in the glass. Light lime zest nose with a suggestion of stone fruit and minerals - all rather reticent. Medium-light bodied with some lemongrass-like crisp fruit. Pretty tasty.
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10/6/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 83 Points
Floral, minerals and light fruits. Sweet on the palate and short finish.
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9/25/2010 - drwine2001 wrote:
Assorted Spanish Wines (SF Wine Trading Company): Light straw with aromatics that call to mind Sancerre! Grassy with grapefruit and orange zest. Some viscosity. Interesting and enjoyable.
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9/17/2010 - mdefreitas wrote: 90 Points
Juicy apple, lemongrass and cirus dominated wine. Hints at minerality, with lovely length. A nice, light, food-friendly little wine.
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9/11/2010 - The Kokopelli wrote: 88 Points
Pale yellow wine with a light body. Green apple dominates the nose. Lots of juicy acidity in the mouth, with tastes of green apple, lime and a hint of peach. The finish is short with peach and green apple.
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9/11/2010 - RussK wrote: 89 Points
RUSSK. A Pablo find. Had a few times. Nice balance of fruit and mineral. Not too sweet. Worth the price $14. The 2008 is better than this 2009
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9/10/2010 - peternelson wrote: 89 Points
Beautiful hay, pear notes; minerally, herbal aspect, medium body, good rocky character with a slight anise ending. Classic and complex Rueda.
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9/6/2010 - jsums wrote: 91 Points
Pale straw color. Nose: green apple, guava, a hint of starfruit, some lemongrass, and river stone. Medium/lighter body on the similar palate: pink grapefruit/guava leading out supported by kiwi, lemongrass, and zingy lemon/lime acidity. Some lingering white pepper, crushed rock, and steely minerality on the moderate/long finish. Wonderful intensity of flavor. A tiny notch below the '08, but still excellent. Brilliant value.
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8/22/2010 - Sakas wrote:
Light on it's feet. A nice summer sipper, tree fruit, not a lot of complexity. Good QPR. Nice at a BBQ. 87ish.
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8/1/2010 - BYOB wrote: 89 Points
Nice white from Espania....
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7/25/2010 - dynowine wrote: 91 Points
Just a quick follow-up, this verdejo tasted great on a Summer afternoon with ripe Calif. nectarines (piece of nectarine, sip of wine, repeat ... repeat). Also mixed cold spring water with the wine 33-66% and 50-50 and liked that, too. Verdejo comes from NW Spain, not too far from where Godello and Albarino originate. Not sure if Rueda's climate is drier than Galicia, but the regions are nearby. I'm a fan of all three grapes now.
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7/25/2010 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine: 87 Points
This is my first Verdejo. It reminds me of a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. It is pale and clean but not too tart.
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7/24/2010 - dynowine wrote: 91 Points
Tested circa 55 deg F from a preservation machine. This wine was so crisp and refreshing yet not heavy, it was like a large dose of cool minerally water after a long dry run through the woods. Unlike 99% of wines I sample, this wine would be easy to lift to the lips and chug-a-lug like a beer in the Aussie Outback. Well, not really a good idea given 13.5% abv. The wine was clean, crisp, and refreshing in the true sense, with satisfying grassy, floral, mineral, and some fruit (melon, hints of tart apple, pear) in excellent balance and roughly equal proportions. Nose of green nectarine and grass. I had to buy a bottle. 100% verdejo.
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7/13/2010 - thunderkatt wrote: 89 Points
Cosmos Spain Dinner. Paired with garlic mushrooms. Tasty. Fruity. A little dry
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7/8/2010 - welch's wrote:
I notice some pine straw on the nose with underlying fruits and acidity that is too complex for me to distinguish. On the palette I get a nice complex pineapple and minerality that allows for a nice lingering finish.
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7/6/2010 - mdefreitas wrote: 90 Points
Perhaps I am overrating this because of the 100+ degree weather, but this truely fits the bill for warm weather sipping. Peach, melon and citrus flavors, with a steeley gun-metal edge. Almost vinho verde like, but with a bit more weight. Delicious.
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6/2/2010 - wino_tim wrote: 88 Points
Linear and bit sharp, but offering nice complexity with green melon, papaya, and citrus pith flavors.
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