2007 Belondrade y Lurton Rueda
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Light, bright gold. Spicy orchard and pit fruit aromas are complemented by toasty oak spices and orange peel, along with a strong mineral undertone. Fleshy and smooth Rueda, offering pear and peach flavors, sweet oak and a refreshingly bitter note of citrus pith. Anise and fresh herb notes come up with air and join the spicy oak on the long, gently sweet, smoky finish. A modern wine that carries its lumber with ease.
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The 2007 Verdejo was aged in French oak for nine months, something rarely done with this delicate grape variety. It gives up aromas of toast, melon, and spring flowers leading to a medium-bodied wine in which the oak is well-integrated. It seems to have imparted a creamy, smooth texture and there is surprising depth and richness with adequate acidity. Drink this tasty effort over the next two years. Importer: Christopher Cannan, Europvin; www.europvin.com