Salneval Albarino 2011

Light and fruity. A fun wine to drink. Light with an easy finish.

I am usually am pretty picky about whites and rather have a red. This is my first Albariño and it might just be my new white champion! It smells of apricot and pear with a floral touch. Crisp and full bodied, it reminds me of marshmallow, fruit candy that is not too sugary. Has hints of pineapple and a touch of vanilla. It is smooth and has a drying end with a lingering taste. Great wine with a little buttery which surprises me! I made Szechuan steamed chicken with salted mustard stem, ginger, tomatoes. Steamed for an hour until all the juices filled up the bowl and had it over rice. Hmmmm. I got overly excited and finished my plate before taking any photos of it. Oh well, here are some of the choppings. Although I cannot say I enjoyed the pairing very much. I had a sip of the wine with the chicken and never touched it again. It was not bad but it was not good either. I ended up saving the rest for later. Nonetheless, this was a still Double Yum! More at http://dionyshius.blogspot.com/2012/03/albarino-and-szechuan-chicken.html

One of two bottles of Albarino consumed at a dinner party with Jim and Becky. My new fav white.

A little sparkly. Flowery taste that is pretty weak. Might be better if it was very chilled.

Pale yellow color. Aromas of tropical fruit, grapefruit, green apple. The flavors are citrus, green apple, with mineral notes. A touch of acidity. This Albariño is not one of the most refined that I’ve tasted, but it does work well with spicy food. Modest price and modest wine.

Very light colored. Light to medium body. Floral aromas on the nose with citrus and tropical fruit notes. Finish is crisp but fleeting.

Scent of hay, salt, and bubble gum. Flavors of lemon and pineapple with a touch of cream. Has a salty finish.