Whether it’s among the craggy Rias of Atlantic Spain or staring down the savage beauty of the Pacific, the ascetic Albariño prefers to eke out an existence under chilling fog and against buffeting winds. It comes out razor sharp and intense and “Blue Desert” is a remarkable rendition -- one that we might have have guessed was Galician in a blind! Electric pear, guava and lime fruit shimmer on the palate with mineral and saline accents. The balance here is capital E excellente, and this stands as ready to invigorate the palate for your apertivo hour as it is to serve your seafood pairing schemes.
