Spring is finally here. And it’s not the weather that’s telling me that, its the 9 Spanish rosados and bunch of whites that are sitting in the tasting pile. Many of them in screwcap for the first time. The warmer weather is great, but I’m regretting having a fair bit of grass in the yard. I can see I’ll be out with the mower every couple weeks again soon. On the upside, daylight saving starts 3 weeks early this year, so I’m looking forward to getting out to the BBQ after work.

So the first up is a wine that’s become a bit of a favourite. I find the Fefinanes really shows the best of each vintage and always shows real class. In 2007, Rias Baixas was one of the few regions to  rate the vintage as Excellent. There was less fruit to go around but from what I’ve seen so far the wines look spot on.

 An aromatic nose with white peach, pear and apple, some musky white flowers, and lemon peel.  This vintage sees a return of the flinty, minerally acid that I love in albariño, along with the usual textured mouth feel. The balance is very good and the length is long.  The palate shows apples with a lemon/lime combo, some peach towards the finish and flinty stones and minerals.  This is hitting all the right buttons for me, another classic from the chaps at Fefiñanes. 92 Pts.

Source: Toro/Woods wines Price: Around $40 Closure: Conventional Cork

Web: www.fefinanes.com

Other Vintages: 2005, 2006