Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Another solid vintage. Bright lemon yellow color. Aromas of orchard fruit, wild flowers and ginger spice. Flavors of peach, green apple, grapefruit, gooseberries and a bit of mineral. Distinctive and pleasant saline note on the medium/plus finish. Crisp acidity and well balanced. Well rounded texture. I thought I may have waited a bit too long to open this wine, but was pleased with how fresh and vibrant it was. Consistently high quality from an excellent producer. — 21 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

vintage 2023 | 80 godello 15 albariño and local grapes | Rich wine, gold colour. Bananas and spicyness. Mild initial taste. Good balance, multi layered. Swallow factor. — 16 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light golden color. Reserved aromas of orchard, tropical and citrus fruit, sea spray and a hint of fresh cut grass. Flavors of green apple, white peach, lemon/lime and nectarine fruit. Noticeable mineral note on the long and bright finish. Slightly creamy texture (lees aging?) and crisp acidity. Opens up nicely with a little aeration. Straightforward and solid, but not overly complex. Best with food. — 2 months ago

Amy

9.0

mtw loved! super delicate — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Lalo o mazf cesar leal en casamarena — 2 months ago

Joel Lara

9.0

This was my first Albariño, and I loved it! Bright, fresh acidity with lemon and pear notes on the palate. The finish has mineral notes coming through as well. Paired nicely with paella. Vintage was 2023. — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2025 vintage. Tasty! 4.15.26. — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Bodegas As Laxas — Val do Sosego Godello
Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A fascinating 100% Godello from Rías Baixas, an appellation overwhelmingly associated with Albariño. That alone makes this an intriguing departure, but what really impresses is the combination of freshness, substance, and character—a different side of Atlantic Galicia in the glass.

Aromas & Flavors
Yellow apple, ripe pear, quince, lemon peel, and delicate stone fruit lead the profile, with subtle floral and mineral nuances underneath. Refreshing without relying on the overt tropical character often associated with many Rías Baixas whites.

Mouthfeel
Bone dry, energetic, and beautifully balanced, with lively acidity wrapped around a surprisingly substantial texture. There is real presence through the mid-palate and a clean, persistent finish that makes it dangerously easy to keep pouring.

Food Pairings
Grilled octopus, scallops, white fish, shrimp, seafood rice, roasted chicken, or simply good conservas. Its combination of acidity and texture makes this extremely versatile at the table.

Verdict
An impressive and decidedly different Galician white. Refreshing enough for casual drinking, yet the yellow-fruit profile, texture, and structure give it considerably more personality than a straightforward thirst-quencher.

Did You Know?
Godello is much more strongly associated with Galicia’s Valdeorras appellation, while Rías Baixas has built its international reputation around Albariño. That makes seeing “Godello” and “Rías Baixas” together on a label particularly unusual—and part of what makes this bottle so interesting.

🍷 Personal Pick
This one is soaring among my favorite Spanish whites. I love that it doesn’t follow the expected tropical-fruit script: yellow fruits, bone-dry freshness, balanced acidity, and a terrific mouthfeel give it its own identity. Deliciously, and dangerously good. — 23 days ago

Mark Mannebach

9.0

Great value and nice sparkling wine — an hour ago

Versie Chen

9.1

Versie had this 2 months ago

Kristen Grimes

9.8

Soft tree fruit aromas, mouthwatering, lemon zesty, salt aftertaste that lingers on the tongue.
My favorite from Albariño class! Perfect pairing with orange shrimp, rice, and summer veggies! — 2 months ago

John Hagood

9.1

From Grand Cata with Heleen 5/24/2025. Bursting with flavor. — 5 months ago

Julian Wright

8.9

A nice Albariño crisp, delicious and very enjoyable by itself. Don’t sleep on this wine it’s very good! — 6 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

NV Citrus hazelnut almond in smell, taste with high acidity — 16 days ago

Ed

8.9

2025 very pale, crisp, solid albarino ($30 from hope and vine in pvd) — a day ago

Big Wave Dave

9.3

Beautiful, balanced, elegant. Salty, lemon, and not too floral. Creamy and long. — a month ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Old Vine Albarino from a small Church vineyard. One of my favorite prodcuers. White flower, lemon zest, hint of salinity and screaming acidity. — 2 months ago

romo

9.2

The wine that changed my mind on Albariño a few years ago. - at Raft Island — 2 months ago

Paul St Clair

8.9

Good stone fruit with pineapple and honey in the nose. Lemon grass with a dash of pepper over a pallet of pineapple, melon, and green apple dripped with honey. Limestone finish. — 3 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.3

Clear, deep ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced intensity primary and secondary aromas of plum, cassis, and smoke; on the palate, it's dry with medium acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced intensity flavors of black cardamom, crushed gravel, and black olives. Definitely needs to breath. — 6 months ago