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If I Could Buy Only One – May 11th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the May 11th release, which one would it be and why?” Graham Beck Méthode Cap Classique Brut Pinot Noir/Chardonnay Rosé Sparkling, Western Cape, South Africa, $22.95, VinexxSara d’Amato – Any takers on a top-quality, traditional method, rosé fizz for under $25? This Cap […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages May 11th Release
A Toast to Mothers, Rosé Misconceptions, and Best May Values By Sara d’Amato with notes from John Szabo A toast to all the mothers and grandmothers who were deservedly celebrated in style this past weekend. As a mother of three incredible boys, I’m glad that they have the luxury of taking for granted all the […] More
Rioja Wines Experience Toronto – June 4th
Rioja Wines Experience Toronto – Tuesday, June 4th at Bossanova. Taste the wines of Rioja paired to a world of flavours with Barque Smokehouse appetizers along with other eclectic tapas, hors d’oeuvres, pintxos and mezze. The Consejo Regulador Rioja DOCa is presenting a late afternoon and evening tasting led by WineAlign Partner Michael Godel at Bossanova, […] More
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Albariño is the primary grape used to make dry white wine in the Rias Baixas (Lower Inlets) section of the Galicia region of Northwestern Spain. Considered by many to be Spain's premier quality white wine, Albariño is also known in Portugal as Alvarinho and often used as a component of Vinho Verde. Weather conditions in the Rias Baixas are generally cool, windy and rainy. Vines must be trained high and open to allow winds to dry them out and avoid the ongoing threat of rot, mildew and other fungal diseases. Notably, Albariño grapes develop thick skins here, contributing to their intense aromas. Typically, wines made from Albariño are very aromatic, often described as having scents of almonds or almond paste, apples, peaches, citrus, and flowers or grass. Albariño wines are particularly suited to seafood due to their bracing acidity - which some producers have tempered with extra roundness, by aging the wines on lees, giving them a fuller texture. This grape's inherent tartness should be embraced in youth, for wines made from albariño do not age well, and the vibrant aromas begin to noticeably fade within months of bottling.
