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Minerality, Salinity, and Citrus Zest at Le Bernardin His name is Aldo Sohm. He’s the wine director at Maguy Le Coze’s gastronomic palace, Le Bernardin, on West 51st Street. You may have seen Aldo on the “Today” show or the CBS “Early Show,” or heard him on Martha Stewart Radio’s “Winesday.” To say the least,…
Kongsgaard Protege Taps Turley’s Favorite Plot Today, we have a staggering offer from Evan Frazier, the assistant winemaker at Kongsgaard. After working alongside California’s King of Chardonnay, John Kongsgaard, Frazier is bringing the same precision and artisanal approach to his Ferdinand label as his mentor — honed by crafting wines such as the Kongsgaard 2013…
If you were going to send just one bottle into outer space to express the beauty of Spanish Albariño—the vinicultural equivalent of the Voyager Golden Record—this would be it. A region-defining effort from Spain’s wave-drenched coast, the 2015 Granbazán Don Alvaro de Bazán Albariño Rias Baixas is made only in the best vintages. It hails…
The Most Important Moment in the Life of an Alvarinho Grape It doesn’t matter whether you ask the Wine Access faithful or Wine Enthusiast’s #1 Sommelier in America, Michael Madrigale, all are in agreement: The Quinta do Regueiro Alvarinho Trajadura is a stunning value. Culled from a pristine site in Portugal’s Vinho Verde region,…
Unoaked, young Rías Baixas Albariño is a joy to drink, especially when paired with freshly shucked oysters—but it’s also only half the story. The 2017 Granbazán Limousin Albariño represents the other half. From an estate hailed by Decanter as one of Spain’s greatest producers of Albariño, this classic Galician-coast cuvée displays a stunning Meursault-like richness…
White Companion For The Dog Days of Summer Mouthwatering, terrifically mineral, finishing with bracing acidity, this 2017 Lagar de la Santina Rías Baixas drinks like a $25 Albariño—available exclusively to Wine Access loyalists for just $14.99. From renowned importer, winemaker, and Loire native Christophe Chapillon, this is everything we love about the variety from the…
From now on, spring and summertime whites need to be as elegant as they are deliciously crisp and thirst-quenching. From now on, spring and summertime whites need weightless depth and genuine personality. From now on, all spring and summertime whites will be judged against Marimar Estate’s Don Miguel Vineyard Albariño. We’ll get off our soapbox…
This is the story of the 2018 Adegas Gran Vinum Albariño and how it saved the day alongside a plate of fish tacos at Dolores Park… After tasting through 100+ wines, fatigue set in, and we were about to head home for a lackluster microwave burrito dinner when our importer friend did us a solid. …
Shafer is one of the most storied names in Napa, with a devoted following for its treasured Cabernets—but they make a white wine that’s unknown to all but their superfans. Their Eighty Four Albariño is a crisp, bright classic from their estate vineyards in Carneros, and despite its impressive pedigree and 93-point score, we’re able…
Hopefully, sometime soon, Bar Boulud will reopen for dining in. When it does, and if you’ve never been, hustle up to 63rd and Broadway around 5:15 and stake out a couple of stools at the counter. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations. By 6:30, there’s sure to be a line out the door. In our book,…
Lovers of top-notch, ultra terroir-driven whites will find their new go-to in Adegas Tollodouro’s 2019 Pontellón Albariño. An impressive value even at its $27 market price, we took as much as we could off the market for Wine Access members. At $15, the points-to-price ratio is incredible. We’d associate the accompanying Wine & Spirits review more with…
The 2019 Granbazan Etiqueta Verde Albariño, is a crisp, citrus-scented white wine that changed how we look at Spain, and Albariño in particular. Energetic, with lime zest and oyster shells, and soulful with unforgettable notes of peach blossom, it finishes with an unforgettable hint of salinity that only the best Albariños boast. From a country…
The New York Times asked: “Is Albariño the Next Great White Wine?” The answer, of course, is a resounding yes—and Granbazán has risen to the top on the strength of their classic terroir—you can see the ocean from their winery—and their forward-thinking attitude in the cellar. This revolutionary Galician-coast cuvée displays a stunning Meursault-like richness…
The Granbazan Etiqueta Verde Albariño, is a crisp, citrus-scented white wine that changed how we look at Spain, and Albariño in particular. Energetic, with lime zest, oyster shells, and soulful notes of peach blossom, it finishes with an unforgettable hint of salinity that only the best Albariños boast. Fans of Sauvignon Blanc’s zippy brightness will…
The majority of wine-producing land in northwest Spain’s Rías Baixas region is fragmented into thousands of tiny parcels. The families that farm these sites often band together to streamline production, which is why many Albariños are made at cooperatives using grapes from dozens—or even hundreds—of farms. Many of these Albariños are excellent, and smart buys…
Granbazán has risen to the top on the strength of its classic terroir—you can see the ocean from their winery—and their forward-thinking attitude in the cellar. They’re situated so close to the water that its influence can be felt in the texture of their wines. Energetic, with lime zest and oyster shells, and soulful with…
Price inflation in top-class Albariño in the last 15 years has been SHOCKING. What you could once find for around $17 now runs well into the $20s, with some examples skipping past $40 and even $50. To be fair, the increase is deserved: Albariño is one of the most compelling white grapes in the world,…
We’d been looking forward to Sam’s wedding for months. A rare affair where excellent wine was going to be a given. After all, he was (and is) a wine industry lifer who’s seen and done it all—so we knew that he was going to pour the good stuff. As we spilled into the exposed brick…
Val do Salnés is the most prestigious sub-zone of Rías Baixas, where the intense Atlantic-ocean influence imparts a distinct sea-spray note to the wines’ signature minerality. As a result, it’s also home to the best producers of the grape—and top examples have gotten pricey. The very best bottles now run up to $150, and it…
Clean and bright, green color with golden reflections. Pronounced aroma, with the distinctive white fruit of the Albarino variety, such as apple and ripe pear. Pineapple and quince fruit hints are also prominent, with notes of lemon peel. Particularly crisp, lively and with good structure on the palate, with excellent persistence. Perfect to enjoy with…
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