David Shaw

9.1

Ruby red, slightly cloudy, high pigment extraction. Raspberry and red fruit aromas, slightly tart, raspberry, jam, black pepper and cranberry flavors with a hint of mint-menthol. Moderate plus skin astringency, some seed bitterness on finish. Plenty of tannins here so decant or age. This is a micro producer and his wine is worth supporting if you come across the label. It’s honest winemaking from someone with a passion for traditional Spanish varietals — 4 months ago

David Shaw

9.2

Dia Bonita Albariño, Three Mile Vineyard, Columbia Valley AVA. 23 cases produced, barrel fermented, micro producer worth watching for Washington-state and Oregon-grown Spanish varieties like Albariño and Tempranillo. This is made like a high-end Chardonnay- fruity, crisp but softened via malolactic fermentation. Finish of floral, citrus, orchard fruit flavors with some minerality. — a year ago