Spanish White

Robert Parker 91"This is probably the only totally dry 100% Muscat de Alexandria made in Malaga, where this grape is used for sweet wine production. To give you an idea how much I love this wine, for the wedding of my goddaughter, held near Pittsburgh last summer, I purchased five cases of the

Wine Advocate 92"The 2010 Tempestad Godello (100%) was fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel and aged sur lie for 3 months prior to bottling. It offers up an inviting bouquet of quince, melon, mineral, and floral notes. Rich, concentrated, and mouth-filling, it is likely to evolve for

Robert Parker 91"A terrific Albarino from vineyards planted in 1978 on granite and slate-based soils, the 2011 Columna Albarino exhibits exotic notes of pineapples, white peaches and honeysuckle, fresh acids, and medium-bodied, intense, concentrated, alluring flavors. Consume it over the next 1-2

" The grapes for our 2011 Rías Baixas Albariño were handpicked. At the winery, whole grape clusters were gently pressed to preserve the Albariño grape’s varietal characteristics. After the juice settled, fermentation began with local, cultured yeasts in stainless steel tanks and lasted for three

"Wine Description: In Basque, "itsas" means "sea" and "mendi" means "mountain," as a reference to the major features of this ancient winemaking landscape. This wine is produced from 100% Hondarrabi Zuri grapes, a white variety native to the Basque area. Unlike other wines from this DO which are

Robert Parker 90"The 2007 Godello Joven was fermented with native yeasts and aged in stainless steel. It is medium straw-colored with a slight green tint. It offers up a fragrant bouquet of baking spices, spring flowers, green apple, and melon with a hint of chamomile in the background. Crisp and

Wine Advocate 89"A custom cuvee made for Eric Solomon from this large producer, this 2011 Albarino reveals loads of tropical fruit, white peach, honeysuckle and apricot notes along with medium body and a fresh, lively style. The crisp acid and abundant fruit make this a hedonistic, crowd-pleasing,

Wine Advocate 87"A blend of 60% Verdejo, 25% Viura and 15% Sauvignon Blanc aged on its lees in stainless steel, this is a light to medium-bodied, pure, floral-scented, nicely textured, crisp white that admirably demonstrates the remarkable progress Spain has made with its white wine program.""

Stephen Tanzer 90"Light yellow. Pear, melon and honey on the nose and in the mouth. Supple and expansive, with very good depth and energy. Shows a refreshingly bitter quinine nuance on the long, sappy, clinging finish. This wine has the heft to handle richer foods but also the vivacity to work

International Wine Cellar 90"Pale yellow. Intense orange and honeydew aromas are complemented by notes of sea salt and white flowers. Spicy and precise, with good heft to its citrus fruit and melon flavors. Closes with fine energy and cut, along with touches of mineral and orange pith. This is a

International Wine Cellar 91"Pale gold. Suave, floral-accented aromas of candied orchard fruits, orange zest, white flowers and brioche. Pliant and broad on entry, then tighter in the middle, offering gently sweet pear and citrus fruit flavors and a touch of vanilla. Finishes sappy and very long,

"Luminous, pale straw colour with metallic highlights. Lively bouquet combining pears and mineral notes with a discreet depth of grapefruit. Well-integrated fruit flavours awaken the palate with their refreshing vivacity and persist in the mouth to give good length." ~ Winery notes

Wine & Spirits 90Legado del Conde Albariño (2011) - "On the brighter side of a rich albariño, this is tight and floral, fragrant with pear scents. There’s tension between the fleshy fruit and complex, toasty flavors, lasting together with a cut of bitter orange zest acidity. For wood-oven roasted

"Americas favorite Spanish white wine, Rene Barbier Mediterranean White is refreshingly light and crisp. Its fresh, flowery flavor and low acidity make it both soft and lasting on the palate. Lemony yellow in color, with elegant greenish tones, this wine has aromas of apple and pineapple with a

" Lovely, refreshing aromas of lemon peel and wet stone, white blossoms and subtle stone fruits..lively flavours of lemon, almond oil and white fruits. Nicely weighted...slick texture and a crisp, medium length finish.." ~ Winery notes

Wine advocate 93"The 2009 Muti Caino (100%) of which one barrel was produced. Despite the scarcity, it is so singular that it merits a note. The nearly extinct Caino grape is characterized as light in color, low in alcohol, and high in acidity. The wine was aged for 12 months in 5-year-old French

"Pale yellow color. The nose has pineapple, apple, and other ripe white fruit aromas. It starts very smoothly on the palate and is then very balanced, powerful, and fresh at the same time. The finish is pleasant and subtle."

International Wine Cellar 89"Light yellow-gold. Spice- and mineral-accented aromas of dried lemon and pear, with a faint herbal nuance in the background. Juicy citrus fruit and floral flavors show good depth and a refreshingly bitter quality, with strong mineral lift. Finishes dry and spicy, with

" Straw yellow in colour, with fresh aromas and floral tones reminiscent of herbs, banana andcitrus fruit. Smooth and slightly creamy on the palate, refreshing and easy to drink, with a nice long finish. " ~ Winery Notes

Wine Advocate 92"The 2011 Leirana comes from vines planted on sand and granite soils between 1952 and 1982 and sees no oak contact. It is blessed with an utterly seductive bouquet that does not hesitate in offering delicate peach and passion fruit on the nose, underpinned by honeysuckle and a hint

Rhone Report 90"Comprised of 91% Garnacha Blanca and 9% Pedro Ximénez, all from chalk soils and aged 3 months in tank, the 2012 La Conreria d'Scala Dei Priorat Black Slate La Morera comes from the highest altitude, coolest vineyards located in La Morera de Montsant. Layered with notions of orange

International Wine Cellar 92 "Pale, green-tinged straw. Lively, mineral-inflected aromas of lime zest, lemongrass, pine and quinine. Youthfully intense and palate-staining, with excellent cut and depth to its citrus fruit and mineral flavors. Shows very good clarity and complexity and finishes