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With dusty apple cider aromas and tingling acidity, this seems a lot like Galician Albariño even though it’s from Costers del Segre in Catalonia. Given its price, it boasts solid if pithy apple and gooseberry flavors, modest elegance and only a touch of bitterness on a green fruit finish. Drink soon. 1 Note
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The “value” label from Condes de Albarei is always a good bet. Oceanic aromas and a spritz of lime make the nose just right, and the lively palate of lemon, melon and banana is charged up. Tight on the finish, with citrus and almond skins, and then a lasting impression of pineapple. Young and raring to go. 1 Note
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Light aromas of melon, apple and pear are just fine, and the mildly chunky palate sporting apple-based flavors is good, as is the pineapple finish. Tasty and simple Albariño, and really not much more to say. Good for the summer into fall. 1 Note
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Salneval is the so-called baby Albariño from Condes de Albarei, and it’s lively and complete. Aromas of honeydew and peach nectar are appropriate and welcoming, while the apple, orange and pineapple flavors are fresh and agile. A wine for salads and seafood. 1 Note
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Melon, honey and white stone-fruit aromas carry the nose, with a touch of sulfuric match stick sneaking in late. The palate deals good lime, citrus and spiced apple, and while the finish is lean and short, it’s also clean and scouring. A nice wine for near-term consumption. 1 Note
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I wish this wine were drier because it has polished citrus, floral and mineral flavors and a rich, pronounced acidity. But it’s sugary throughout. 1 Note
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Albariño could be an up-and-coming variety in California, and Dancing Coyote is doing a good job exploring the possibilities. It shows the dry crispness of the variety, with its citrus, floral, mineral, vanilla and peppery spice flavors. A very nice, unoaked wine that’s super-versatile with food. 1 Note
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The kind of light drinking, balanced, crisp, clean white wine one could drink all day, made by the Cameron Hughes folks from Clarksburg-grown grapes, another testament to the appellation's ability to do nice things with Mediterranean whites. Juicy with sweet peach, lime and apple and a nose full of honeysuckle, it finishes easy. 1 Note
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To date, this year’s best value among Spanish white wines is this simple but lovely fruit bomb of an Albariño from the quality-driven Martín Códax cooperative. It literally overflows with peach blossom aromas and melon flavors. Brightly labeled with orange print, it’s hard to miss. And you wouldn’t want to. 1 Note
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Raimat Albariño - 2008
