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Palacio de Bornos Verdejo 2006

Verdejo is one of my favorite wines to take to a Thai or Vietnamese restaurant.  It copes really well with the spread of flavours, salt, oil and chili while adding lemon and fennel bulb that enhances the whole experience.  This is a very good example and does the job with ease.

Pale straw in colour and shows fennel bulb, lemon, pear and peach highlight on the nose.  Don't chill this too much or you'll be missing out on the lightly oily texture to go with the crisp acid.  In the mouth flavours of pear, lemon, pineapple and a touch of honey.  The finish is a bit short, but shows a some tangy bitter herbs.  88 Pts.

Source: Toro/Wood Wines Price: Around $20 Closure: Synthetic Cork