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This wine has a yellow-gold color in the glass with nice clarity. The nose is incredible. Minerality is the star, but there is a streak of salinity that comes across with a soapy, lanolin note. The fruit is largely apricot and Meyer lemon. On the palate, there is an explosion of stone fruit and minerality. The acidity is brisk and the finish is long and savory. This is a big white wine, one with personality to spare. — 13 days ago
This wine has a vibrant yellow-gold color in the glass. Its nose offers lots of lime and lemon, along with stone fruit, mango, and wet-sidewalk minerality. The palate is fruity, yet with a ton of minerals. On the tongue, the acidity is quite fresh and zippy. Pair it with a creamy shrimp dish. — a month ago
This wine is clear yellow in the glass. The nose is rather faint, but there are some nice tropical fruit notes, notably pineapple and banana, along with some salinity. The palate is colored by hints of apricot, dried candy, mango, and almonds. The acidity is about medium intensity, while the finish is lengthy and savory. — 2 months ago
This wine has a golden yellow color in the glass. The nose is highly aromatic, with citrus minerals, apricot and a lanolin note competing for attention. The palate is brisk and full, showing Meyer lemon, guava and a hint of pineapple, all laced with a streak of salinity. The acidity is fresh, but not ripping. The long finish has a sense of apricot outlasting all the other flavors. It's a great wine for sipping, but it paired quite nicely with a way-too-creamy pasta primavera. — 5 days ago
This wine is medium-dark in the glass. The nose is full of cherry, plum, blackberry, and an herbal note. On the palate, earthy tones shroud the fruit, while a healthy set of tannins excite the tongue. The finish is medium length and the savory notes linger the longest. Pair this wine with beef, lamb, roasted chicken, or even your favorite smash burger. — a month ago
This wine is deeply tinted, indigo, in fact. The nose features aromas of blackberry, plum, black currant, smoke, and a minty herbal angle. On the palate, the black fruit dominates over savory oak tones. The tannins are robust, leaving a dry sensation in the mouth. Pair this with roasted meats, corned beef, lamb, and strong cheeses. — 2 months ago
This wine looks like a rosato, lightly tinted for a red wine. The nose offers bright cherry and lilac scents. On the palate, juicy and vibrant red fruit are a delight, while the acidity is refreshing and the tannins are medium-firm. It finishes medium, with plenty of fruity reminders of the sip. With summer on the way, keep this one in mind if you need a light red to chill for the patio. — 9 days ago
This wine is a medium-dark red with good clarity. The nose brings a boatload of cherry, black cherry, and plum aromas, with herbal notes and a faint trace of barnyard. The palate is all about the red fruit. Tannins are healthy, acidity is fresh.
— 21 days ago
In my early days with wine, I paired a Viura with a Triscuit and sharp white cheddar. I thought at the time that it was the best taste I had ever experienced. I still think of that bite often, and I still like to pair Spanish whites with Triscuit and cheese.
This wine is tinted pale yellow and appears quite clear in the glass. Aromas of white nectarine, minerals, and a floral aspect are present, but very faint. The palate brings a savory taste, full of minerality. Acidity is fresh, yet the mouthfeel is full. — 2 months ago
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