WICKED GOOD! You know, for $16, I don’t think you’ll find a better bottle of Spanish white. I picked up a bottle of Pazo de Señorans Albariño last week at a random packie. I’ve never heard of this brand before and I rarely turn towards Spanish wineries for a inexpensive white. Live and learn I guess. I’m hooked now. Like big time. And it was only $16.

First off, let me tell you … this wine is clean, fresh and fruity. I’ve been more or a merlot guy lately, but I needed a good strange white. I figured an Albariño would fit the bill. The Albariño variety of wines isn’t all that well known here in the states. Read more about them here.

Light gold-colored, it’s nose displays apple, pear, peach and mineral. It reminded me a lot of an Alsace Riesling. Bone dry, crisp and smooth with superb balance and length. The finish is long with notable citrus flavors. It’s an excellent wine for paring New England style seafood. We had this with some amazing baked haddock.

Wow! Am I becoming a wine snob? Maybe I am or maybe I AM!!! I can’t remember the last time I had such a great bottle of wine for so little scratch! I’m not alone in my appreciation for Pazo de Señorans Albariño. Robert Parker rates it a 92. Which is respectable. Very. Believe me.

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