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Martin Codax, Albarina 2007, Rias Baixas, Spain $12.99

Friday, January 9th, 2009

So the title of this one is a little confusing, the type of white wine is an Albarina, also known as Albarino. That being said, this Spanish beauty opens up with a complex bouquet of oak, and hints of hunny ; with mostly grassy notes accompanied by a nice lemony citrus, which compliment the strong oak. Its a medium bodied wine, and a substantial amount of oak transfers over to the palate, which is perfectly balanced out by the ample, but not overpowering, citrus. There are hints of tart pineapple and other tropical fruits. This is definitely an interesting wine, but it remains easily approachable. Rosemary chicken would be a lovely pairing.