Another Rueda, Spain Verdejo

Another Rueda, Spain Verdejo: Wine Reviewed
Bodegas Shaya Verdejo 2009, 13.5% alcohol Rueda Denominacion de Origen about $11. (That’s the web price, I paid more than half again.)

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: The Verdejo grapes for the 2009 Shaya are sourced from both estate vineyards and local growers with vine age ranging from 75-112 years. The wine was barrel-fermented and aged on its lees. Medium straw-colored, it offers up an alluring aroma of baking spices, spring flowers, and peach. On the palate it has a creamy texture, vibrant acidity, and intense flavors leading to a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. It is a great value in dry, aromatic white wine that over-delivers in a big way. Score - 91. (Jay Miller, at the Robert Parker website, April 2010).” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine offered light acidity. It was creamy, yet metallic. The initial meal featured barbecued chicken. This Spaniard’s acidity cut the grease and tasted of white peaches and a bit of cotton. It was long. When it accompanied a medley of zucchini and Portabello mushrooms the libation’s acidity sharpened but was not overdone. I also noticed the presence of citron. The fresh pineapple dessert darkened the drink almost to the point of being burnt. It was so long.

This review of Another Rueda, Spain Verdejo continues on my website.