2008 Eidos de Padriñán Albariño

Vintage: 2008

Producer/Winery: Eidos de Padriñán

Wine: Albariño

Country: Spain

Region: Galicia

Appellation: Rias Baixas D.O.

Varietal Composition: 100 % Albariño

Aging: Stainless steel

Climate: Maritime  

Alcohol: 13.3 %

Winemaker: Emilio Vidal

Production: 5000 cases

Bottle Value: $25 USD

Where: Vintage, Walla Walla    When: January 3, 2010         With whom: Greg, Peter, Megan and Dustin

Perspective:  I love the simplicity, elegance and freshness of good Albariño.  This was my first time with this wine and I will repeat the affair several more times in the future.  Clean and fresh with wet limestone, chalk, green apple and lemon zest.  I wish I had shellfish and it was summertime. 

Systematic Approach

Appearance: Clear clarity. Pale yellow core and rim.  No sediment or deposits.

Nose: Clean. Medium (+) youthful aromas of stony mineral, green apple and lemon zest.

Palate: Dry. Medium (+) acidity. Medium tannins.  Medium alcohol.  Medium (-) body.  Medium (+) intense flavors of green apple, lemon, limestone, chalk and tart melon.  Balance – Dry. Lively acidity, supple tannin, light alcohol and fruit driven. Texture – clay textured tannins and fluid viscosity.  Overall Impression – cool climate ripeness, vivid freshness and elegant. Medium (+) length.

Conclusion: Very good quality for concentration, balance and texture. Drink now.

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