Martín Códax

Rías Baixas Albariño 2024

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. — 2 days ago

La Caña

Rías Baixas Albariño 2023

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. — 3 months ago

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Ray Vanderhoff

Good choice! Very consistent vintage to vintage.

Joel Lara

@Ray Vanderhoff Cool, and good price too. Looking forward to exploring.

Coto de Gomariz

The Flower and the Bee (La Flor y La Abeja) Ribeiro Tinto Sousón

Day Watson

9.1

Slightly chill before drinking. Floral, blackberry and spice. Some tannin. Medium bodied. Acid. Good summer red option or lunch/brunch. Paired well with aged cheeses, blackberries. Winner of tonight’s tasting. — 4 months ago

Guímaro

Finca Meiximán Ribeira Sacra Mencía 2018

Bob McDonald

9.2

I didn’t make any notes but I have always enjoyed the Mencia grape from Ribeira Sacra. 80% Mencia and 20% other Spanish varietals including Brancellao, Garnacha and 4 others. Mineral, liquorice and black fruits. I will have the last one later in 2026. — 6 months ago

David, Serge and 18 others liked this

Envinate

Lousas Viñas de Aldea Mencía 2019

Paul Masson

9.1

First time trying this with some age, and while it is not much evolved, it moves towards a Pinot-like elegance, especially on day 2 — 9 months ago

Andrew and Ron liked this

Alma Rosa

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022

Matthew Cohen

9.2

Nose: that vegetal note. Cocoa

Palate: vegetal a bit. Fruit in background. Good acidity. Maybe some plum. Cocoa. Some sweet fruit. Some spice.

Jj Knox — a year ago

Bodegas Rafael Palacios

As Sortes Val do Bibei Valdeorras Godello 2018

Edo Wachters

9.4

As Sortes from Rafael Palacios is 100% Godello from 50-70 years old vines. This is minerally, fresh but also complex with great length. For an 8 year old white wine this is quite spectacular. — a month ago

Bodegas Rafael Palacios

Louro Valdeorras Godello 2023

Pooneet K

9.2

Very nice white. Always enjoy it and decided to buy a few to have on hand. Crisp and delicious with real salinity and depth. Bit of confectionary quality. — 3 months ago

Doug, Tegan and 2 others liked this

Fillaboa

Rías Baixas Albariño 2013

Paula Strebig

9.0

Pale Amber color, medium body, moderate legs. Sweet, maybe honeysuckle, maybe mango on the nose. Easy sipping, nondescript pit fruit, light fatty mouth feel. Missing the salinity that we expected in an Albariño. (Bake/broiled Alaskan Lingcod, twice baked potato, side salad, brown bread) Spring is in the air but too cool to dine in the lanai — 3 months ago

with Tim

Paula Strebig

2018

Agro de Bazán

Granbazán Etiqueta Verde Rías Baixas Albariño 2024

Matthew Cohen

9.1

Nose: lovely sea breeze. Light florals.

Palate: delicious. Moderate fruit. Elegantly tart finish. Nice acidity.

Grapevine 16.50 btg 2 cases solid. — 6 months ago

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