Gran Solbeira 2007

Dave Worthington — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:26:05 +0000

This is a fun wine from Ribero. Not a lot of details available, but it looks and taste like it has a high percentage of Treixadura with maybe some Godello mixed in for good measure. The label is a bit of a dog’s breakfast tho. Anyway, it’s cheap, fun and cold which is what I need after three 43 degree days here in Melbourne. It looks like it won’t get under 30 for the next week, so I’m looking forward to landing in Krakow on the way to Spain… -3 at lunchtime sounds great right now.

A fresh and herby nose of lemon and lime, freshly cut leafy herbs, a touch of fennel bulb and old candle wax. Easy to drink, with a good mix of waxy texture and flowing acid. More lemon and lime in the mouth, candied lemon peel and artichoke note. I like this, not a super wine just a good one on a hot day. 87 Pts.

Source: Broadway Liquor Distributors Price: $17 Closure: Synthetic Cork

Bodegas Campante Gran Reboreda 2005

Dave Worthington — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:44:49 +0000

Ribeiro is just inland from Rias Brixas, around the Mino river. White wines are still the mainstay here, but there is some red wines made from Mencia. The main varieties here are Treixadura and Loureiro with small amounts of Albarino and Godello.

Gran Reboreda is from the home estate of Viña Reboreda. This is quite rare in the Galician regions as many holdings are very small. Its a blend of 80% Treixadura, 10% Loureira and 10% Godello.

Pale straw in colour, aromas of apple and pear, with a wiff of mineral, bat leaf and white flowers. Slightly oily in the mouth, nice balance and quaffablity. The palate shows lemon and lime with more apple. Soft and highly drinkable, some shellfish would work here, but I'd try a subtle chicken dish. 87 Pts.

Source: Toro/Woods Wines Price: Around $22 Closure: Conventional Cork

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Gran Solbeira 2007

Bodegas Campante Gran Reboreda 2005