Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

When something is sooooooo good, you go back and bring in your own bottle.

This is drinking beautifully, but would be even better in 5yrs.

This started with a caramel front. After a hour decant…it’s evenly balanced fruit, florals & spice/earth. It is now elegance refined with spice and roses from my backyard.

The best version of ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, strawberries, bright cherries, pomegranate & raspberries. Dry crushed rocks-top soil, cedar shavings, tobacco, old leather, mid berry cola, hints of graphite, charcoal, just a touch of moist herbs, some clove/nutmeg, a dab of olive tapenade, tree bark puree, the most insane red & pink roses, red florals, seriously perfect acidity, balance for months, mid tension, long length and elegance that most Tempranillo doesn’t give and long sets in dry soils.

Not your average Tempranillo with the right age. It is refined.

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If you find yourself in Tokyo, don’t miss it! They shave fresh Wasabi. — 17 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. — a month ago

Todd Scurci

9.0

#brunellodimontalcino — 19 days ago

with Annie

Amy

9.1

had at puritan julia child, fresh delicate lovely sauv b — 2 months ago

Kay Mills

9.0

Malios beach — 2 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.2

Purple, ruby, hint of garnet. Amazing tobacco leaf and spice profile. Drinking beautifully. — 5 months ago

bitsof

9.3

Beautiful minerality — 5 months ago

Martijn

9.3

The somewhat older vintages have such a great pqr.
They age gracefully, fruit, sweet ripe fruit, length, some leather yet still very fresh. — 17 days ago

Big Wave Dave

9.3

Beautiful, balanced, elegant. Salty, lemon, and not too floral. Creamy and long. — 9 days ago

Martijn

9.3

Time does this wine well. — a month ago

with Eric

Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.4

bold, powerful, and deeply colored—perfect for steak ; — 2 months ago

Enrique

9.6

Impecable. Largo, intenso pero sin avasallar. Buenísimo — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

vintage 1987 | a treat! Figs, dates, walnuts, nectar — 4 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Actually a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (12%), Malbec (5%), Cabernet Franc (4%) Petite Verdot (2%). Dark ruby color with some purple highlights. Aroma of ripe black fruit, violets, cedar and burnt caramel. Flavors of black berry/currant/plum fruit, black tea, savory herbs and spices. Lingering finish, plush, well balanced with fine grained tannins. Solid value. Enjoyed at Thyme Rooftop Restaurant with Keith S! — 5 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. — 3 days ago

Kim Bonnet

9.5

2009. Opened beautifully — 4 days 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

Michelle Sakowicz

9.1

Amazing heavy, bold wine with steak and balsamic mushrooms. Perfect pair for the price. Tonya de door grapes are bold and flavorful red wine option. — 2 months ago

with Brian

Keith Pajonas

9.3

a monster wine - big and bold. very complex, very good — 5 months ago

mike cust

9.1

Was great the night I opened it but the next day it lost its flavor. I tasted bread for some reason and loved it. Drink in 1 night — 5 months ago