Viña Nora
Rías Baixas Albariño
Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain
My last Wednesday Wine Committee to attend this year. Quite the lesson in Spanish wines! As always, all wines are tasted blind.
The nose on this smelled of so much orange blossom and marmalade, that I was convinced the finish would be a sweet Muscat. Unfortunately, the finish was very short and not sweet at all. I was a bit stumped.
My last Wednesday Wine Committee to attend this year. Quite the lesson in Spanish wines! As always, all wines are tasted blind.
The nose on this smelled of so much orange blossom and marmalade, that I was convinced the finish would be a sweet Muscat. Unfortunately, the finish was very short and not sweet at all. I was a bit stumped.
Bodegas Viña Nora faces a natural terrace above Facing a natural terrace above the river Miño, located in the town of As Neves, within the wine region of Condado do Tea, bordering Portugal. Was able to taste 2014 & 2015, now the 2015. Pale yellow with gentle fruit and floral aromas, more pronounced than 2014. On the palate white flesh fruit flavors, a touch of herbs and generous minerality. Crisp on the finish ending with lemon zest notes. A bit better than 2014.
Bodegas Viña Nora faces a natural terrace above Facing a natural terrace above the river Miño, located in the town of As Neves, within the wine region of Condado do Tea, bordering Portugal. Was able to taste 2014 & 2015, now the 2015. Pale yellow with gentle fruit and floral aromas, more pronounced than 2014. On the palate white flesh fruit flavors, a touch of herbs and generous minerality. Crisp on the finish ending with lemon zest notes. A bit better than 2014.
1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2016Classic example, to me. Saline, yeast, and citrus with medium plus acid.
Classic example, to me. Saline, yeast, and citrus with medium plus acid.
Apr 2nd, 2017
Mineral-driven citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complicated by suggestions of white flowers, ginger and oyster shell in this sappy Albariño from Spain’s Rias Baixas. (JR)
Mineral-driven citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complicated by suggestions of white flowers, ginger and oyster shell in this sappy Albariño from Spain’s Rias Baixas. (JR)
Mar 4th, 2017
Good every day drinking wine. Dry and alcoholic not too much citrus. Good with Asian food. Paired with okra in dashi with fried garlic chips and yuba salad with sesame dressing. (Fine Vintage $105)
Good every day drinking wine. Dry and alcoholic not too much citrus. Good with Asian food. Paired with okra in dashi with fried garlic chips and yuba salad with sesame dressing. (Fine Vintage $105)
Aug 7th, 2017
Fabulous version of #alborino from #riasbaixas . 12% sees some old oak and it adds surprising complexity to a fresh fruit filled wine.
Fabulous version of #alborino from #riasbaixas . 12% sees some old oak and it adds surprising complexity to a fresh fruit filled wine.
Oct 11th, 2016
