Wines and Beyond

White Wine by Vina Sila from Rueda, Spain. The barrel-fermented 2005 Naia Des is sourced from a single parcel of 80- to 100-year-old, ungrafted, Verdejo vines located in La Seca, a village which the locals consider to be the grand cru of Rueda. Light gold-colored, it exhibits an attractive perfume of vanilla spice, lemon-lime and honeysuckle. This is followed by a medium-bodied wine with an intense entry, mouth-filling fruit, and excellent balance.

White Wine by Aura from Rueda, Spain. Aromas of fresh grass, reminders of ripe fruit (peach), tropical fruit and hints of aniseed. The wine has good volume, body and structure, with notable fruit sensations and grassy hints like those we felt on the nose and which are so typical of the Verdejo grape, and a long aftertaste accompanied by a nice touch of bitterness in the finish. Goes well with all kinds of fish, salads, pasta and white meat, and thanks to its good structure it can also be drunk with light red meat dishes.

White Wine by Terras Gauda from Rias Baixas, Spain. A greenish-yellow color with flashy wax tones. It offers a curious and complex range of flavors, from strong hints of ripe apple and stone fruit, to refined hints of orange peel, accompanied by evocations of aromatic herbs. On the palate it combines character and originality, with a classic body with distinct fruitiness. Succulent and dense, on the palate it is brimming with elegant, creamy sensations.

White Wine by Bodegas Godeval from Spain. Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2007! Pear, pine and anise flavors are focused and clean in this firm white. Mineral-tinged acidity provides real backbone, with citrus and floral notes lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2011. Wine Spectator 90 Points Greenish gold. Spicy quince and pear aromas are deepened by smoky lees and sharpened by white pepper and ginger. Very dry, with sharply focused citrus and green apple flavors and slow-mounting spice character. Picks up an earthy tarragon quality on the long, sappy finish. This is drinking wonderfully. Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 90 Points

White Wine by Cune from Rioja, Spain. Bright straw yellow with hints of green. Fine citrus and floral aromas, some grapefruit and orange blossom. Fine and elegant on the palate with ripe citrus and mango and a balanced acidity, creating a long fresh, appealing finish. Grape Varieties: 100% Viura Appellation: D.O.C.a Rioja

White Wine by Cune from Rioja, Spain. 100% Viura Bright straw yellow with hints of green. Fine citrus and floral aromas, some grapefruit and orange blossom. Fine and elegant on the palate with ripe citrus and mango and a balanced acidity, creating a long fresh, appealing finish.

White Wine by Segura Viudas from Spain. Creu de Lavit (CRU-deh-la-VEET) is made exclusively from Xarel-lo (sha-REL-o), a native Penedes varietal and one of the white grapes used in the production of cava. Xarel-lo yields an aromatic wine with good body and medium acidity. Creu de Lavit uses all hand-harvested, estate-grown grapes from 30-45 year old vines. This is a perfect wine to serve as a summer aperitif in warm weather. It's inviting and refreshing with green apple and citrus fruit aromas with a touch of spice. In the mouth, the wine is bright and balanced with tangy grapefruit flavor cut by ripe pear and a hint of melon and white pepper. The finish is long and layered with a zesty and satisfying close. The brisk acidity of this wine makes it an excellent aperitif or to serve with a spicy southeastern Asian dish, such as grilled chicken with Thai chili sauce. It would also complement steamed mussels or clams in a garlic broth. Or serve this wine after or before dinner with your favorite blue cheese, perhaps a Cabrales from Spain.

White Wine by Serra da Estrela from Rias Baixas, Spain. From the region of Rias Baixas (bye-sahss) of Galicia in the westernmost corner of Spain comes this distinguished wine, considered to be one of the significant undiscovered white wines of the world. Rumored to be a descendant of the Riesling grape, and brought to Spain by German missionaries in the Middle Ages, Albarino is one of the few Spanish grape varieties produced as a varietal and indicated as such on labels. This wine expresses itself solely through the purity of its fruit, and is crafted in the highest caliber modern facility, ensuring a clean, crisp wine of integrity. A pale yellow-green wine made from 100% Albarino grapes with intense aromatic richness with hints of apricot complemented by lemon-lime vibrancy, perfectly blended together with a subtle floral accent. This is a rich and concentrated wine with a classic hint of quinine in the finish, making it a perfect match for Mediterranean dishes with green olives, garlic and capers. Only 6,600 cases were produced.

White Wine by Adegas D'Altamira from Rias Baixas, Spain. The 2005 Brandal has a yellow-straw color, with green reflections. It gives off a varied and intense aroma of ripe fruit (apple, pear and peaches), and a hint of fine sediments. A broad palate shows rich fruits-elegant, wellconstructed and spicy, with a touch of mineral on the pleasing, medium-long, finish

White Wine by Segura Viudas from Spain. Creu de Lavit (CRU-deh-la-VEET) is made exclusively from Xarel-lo (sha-REL-o), a native Penedes varietal and one of the white grapes used in the production of cava. Xarel-lo yields an aromatic wine with good body and medium acidity. This is a perfect wine to serve as a summer aperitif in warm weather. It's inviting and refreshing with green apple and citrus fruit aromas with a touch of spice. In the mouth, the wine is bright and balanced with tangy grapefruit flavor cut by ripe pear and a hint of melon and white pepper. The finish is long and layered with a zesty and satisfying close. The brisk acidity of this wine makes it an excellent aperitif or to serve with a spicy southeastern Asian dish, such as grilled chicken with Thai chili sauce. It would also complement steamed mussels or clams in a garlic broth. Or serve this wine after or before dinner with your favorite blue cheese, perhaps a Cabrales from Spain.

White Wine by Naia from Rueda, Spain. Bright lemon color. Great nose of lanolin, vanilla biscuits, lemon curd and minerals. Chalky minerality frames a myriad of citrus flavors. Very minerally and deep.The grapes for this wine come from 98.8 acres of vineyards, of which 94 acres are 26 years old and 4.8 acres are ungrafted 90-year-old Verdejo vines. All the vineyards are located in the town of La Seca, which is considered by the locals to be the grand cru village of Rueda. Since the Middle Ages Verdejo has been the traditional varietal here on the left bank of the Duero River. This is the fourth release of this stainless-steel fermented wine.

White Wine by Bodegas Martin Codax from Rias Baixas, Spain. Mart?n C?dax Albari?o is a refreshing food friendly wine, showcasing a pale yellowish color with touches of bright gold. It is an aromatic and complex wine that is rich, elegant, dry and crisp. It is full-bodied, with flavors of ripe apples, peach, apricot, melon, grapefruit and lemon zest melded perfectly together with a bright minerality. The striking balance of acidity, body and aromas allows the wine to adapt to the palate exhibiting its versatility of fresh and bright characteristics to a rounder mouth-feel as the meal evolves. Albari?o is an ideal complement to any seafood dish such as blackened scallops over angel hair pasta, grilled oysters and salmon with pear, apple and lime chutney. It will also complement a variety of dishes such as summer salads, pasta and grilled pheasant with a pineapple, orange marmalade.