What a DISASTER of a week we've had in the Vuelta!! And it's almost been as much as a disaster for the /WORLD TOUR WINE/ offices!! We had some water damage to our floorboards requiring half our floors getting replaced. Due to incessant drilling and sawing, Bertina and I rode out the work at a local hotel so I missed a scheduled day of posting, but I have returned. You can even see the wood dust on my glass. But at least we have a GREAT wine!

Today's wine is from the 16th stage in the far NW of Spain (Galicia), home to one of the great appellations of the country - Rias Baixas, home to Albarino. This is  a delightful coastal white grape, fresh enough for summer patio drinking and serious enough for serving at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Pazo Senorans Albarino 2023 ($32)

This pours a pale gold with medium body. The nose is fruity, with lime zest and green melon. There is a little lactic tang to the nose. The palate is medium bodied, a bit of oil, stone minerality leading to the fruit then a lingering, palate-tingling acidity. There is a bit of pleasing bitterness on the finish as well.

I love Albarino, it is one of my favorite and most accessible whites. This is very balanced, certainly fruit forward but with minerality, acidity, and some fat to it. Very nice. We'll get caught up on /wtw/ tomorrow with another SENSATIONAL bottle for this fraudulent race!