Albarino Blend

Valminor Davila 2006

I thought I had cleared out all of the Albarino based wines in the tasting pile, but found this when I was looking for something to take to a Vietnamese joint down in Victoria Street, Richmond.  Albarino really handles the spice and salt of many Asian style dishes really well, but its the seafood where it really struts its stuff.  This blend of albarino, loureiro and treixadura works really well with fish dishes, especially fish with a sauce.  Check out the 2004 write up for more details on the wine.

The nose opens with some excellent fruit: lemons, apples , pears and a touch of white peach.  Impeccable balance and mouthfeel, its focused and driving on the palate with long finish that shows a touch of pepper, flint and lime.  The palate is all apples, pears and lemons with some white pepper and kaffir lime leaves.  This was magic with a whole steamed snapper with soy and ginger.  92 Pts.

Source: The Spanish Acquisition Price: $45 Closure: Conventional Cork

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Other Vintages: 2004