Picture sitting under a lemon tree in bloom by the sea and you’ll get a picture of what Albariño is all about, especially in its native home on Spain’s northwest coast. This bottle transports you to that place in direct fashion, with aromas of lemon and sea spray, which turn to mixed citrus and white peach on the palate, where a touch of salinity makes the fruit more lively than it would be otherwise. At seventeen bucks, it’s a budget vacation in your mind. A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Monterey International Wine Competition.
Martin Codax, Rias Baixas DO (Spain) Albariño 2019
By Rich Cook