Bodegas Muriel
Pazo Celleiro Rias Baixas Albariño
Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain
At first well made but a sour ending. Not my kind of wine
At first well made but a sour ending. Not my kind of wine
Jul 1st, 2016
Finally a new Rias Baixas albarino at my local dealership. Clear, golden viscous swirl and some nice notes of ripe pear, canteloup melon, and spices on the nose bodes well for the taste: unfortunately the wine is unbalanced with high outofwhack acids, green grassy notes (almost like sauv. blanc) and a sour finish. Well, you have to have some bad to appreciate the good, right?! Kenny Drew on the piano, however, does everything right in the background.
Finally a new Rias Baixas albarino at my local dealership. Clear, golden viscous swirl and some nice notes of ripe pear, canteloup melon, and spices on the nose bodes well for the taste: unfortunately the wine is unbalanced with high outofwhack acids, green grassy notes (almost like sauv. blanc) and a sour finish. Well, you have to have some bad to appreciate the good, right?! Kenny Drew on the piano, however, does everything right in the background.
Oct 16th, 2015
A little flat but light smooth taste with little finish. Good with food.
A little flat but light smooth taste with little finish. Good with food.
Nov 20th, 2023
Golden straw color, needs time in the glass 30min-1 hr but then opens up. Muted acidity for an Albarino but still present. Golden apple and slight notes of honey. Probably on its way downhill but still enjoyable now so drink up. Good GO value.
Golden straw color, needs time in the glass 30min-1 hr but then opens up. Muted acidity for an Albarino but still present. Golden apple and slight notes of honey. Probably on its way downhill but still enjoyable now so drink up. Good GO value.
Apr 9th, 2022
Kinda a cool label. Simple. Screw top. Golden as they come color-wise. Smells like olive oil, scotch whiskey and gooseberry jelly. Flavors are balanced and the wine is pretty full bodied. Plenty of acid bite. Smoky and biting. A bit grassy with a citrus streak. Not as dynamic as some Albariño out there, but this is a nice ejemplo of the variety. Great G.O. score.
Kinda a cool label. Simple. Screw top. Golden as they come color-wise. Smells like olive oil, scotch whiskey and gooseberry jelly. Flavors are balanced and the wine is pretty full bodied. Plenty of acid bite. Smoky and biting. A bit grassy with a citrus streak. Not as dynamic as some Albariño out there, but this is a nice ejemplo of the variety. Great G.O. score.
Mar 22nd, 2022
Had the 2019 in June of 2021. Had with grilled Caesar chicken salads with homemade Caesar dressing (with a little Dijon) and thought it paired well. A little pear and melon up front with some lemony tartness on the finish. Made me think of a Verdejo as I drank it. Enjoyed with this meal. I think there are better Albariños out there-but I love Sauvignon Blancs and this was similar so I enjoyed it.
Had the 2019 in June of 2021. Had with grilled Caesar chicken salads with homemade Caesar dressing (with a little Dijon) and thought it paired well. A little pear and melon up front with some lemony tartness on the finish. Made me think of a Verdejo as I drank it. Enjoyed with this meal. I think there are better Albariños out there-but I love Sauvignon Blancs and this was similar so I enjoyed it.
Jun 23rd, 2021
1/2021. My first wine made from Albariño grapes. It was suggested as good pairing with various soft cheeses which it did but I need to taste more.
1/2021. My first wine made from Albariño grapes. It was suggested as good pairing with various soft cheeses which it did but I need to taste more.
Feb 28th, 2021