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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 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.