Albariño is the primary white grape variety of the Rías Baixas D.O., found in northwest Spain’s Galicia. The wines are typically light, crisp and refreshing—the perfect thing for a hot summer afternoon. While summer here in the Pacific Northwest was-read more-
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Clear, medium intensity, golden yellow color. Clean nose, aromatic; grass, green vegetable, asparagus, pea shoots, citrus. Dry wine, medium intensity and body, alcohol is slightly off balance, long finish; lemon and lime, green vegetal. Read more on oe•no•phile. WHO: Barker’s Marque Wines-read more-
Clear, medium-pale intensity, golden yellow color. Clean nose, aromatic; grass, grapefruit, unripe cherries, citrus, lime. Dry wine, medium-full body, medium-high acidity, long finish; fresh grapefruit and lemon. Read more on oe•no•phile. WHO: Denis Jamain WHAT: Sauvignon blanc WHERE: Reuilly AC, France WHEN:-read more-
Clear, pale, gold color with a soft green tinge. Clean nose, medium-light intensity (perhaps it was too cold?); stone fruit, apple, grass, cut hay. Dry wine, medium body, acidity, and finish, waxy mouthfeel as the acidity dissipates; lots of citrus,-read more-
Clear, pale, pink with a yellow hue - like a pink/yellow rose. Clean nose, apple, citrus, strawberry, grapefruit, red fruit. Medium+ acidity, dry, light body, delicate mousse, creamy finish, nutty, raspberry. Read more on oe•no•phile. WHO: Codorníu WHAT: Pinot noir-read more-
Sandy Wohl lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, just a short flight from BC's well-known wine region in the Okanagan and a few hours drive from the many wineries in Washington and Oregon. He is a university instructor, author, and textbook-read more-