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Adegas Gran Vinum 2007 Esencia Diviña Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $22
With each vintage this estate improves, but at the top of the Albariño price tier it should be at least this good. There are lemon, almond and creamy aromas preceding apple, pear and melon flavors. The finish is clean, a little dusty and shows a hint of cider. Intricate enough, with fine overall balance.
— M.S.
(11/15/2008)
Adegas Gran Vinum 2008 Gran Vinum Albariño (Rías Baixas)
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- $27
More familiar and less unusual than prior vintages. This wine deals typical, upright lemon, lime and tropical fruit aromas backed by green apple and lemon-based flavors. With good acidity and an even keel, it is a solid, fresh, dry Albariño that should not disappoint. Imported by Grapes of Spain.
— M.S.
(10/1/2009)
Adegas Gran Vinum 2008 Esencia Diviña Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $23
Slightly dusty, spicy and cider-like on the nose, with a tight palate holding nectarine, melon and apple flavors. It’s fairly exact in terms of mouthfeel, while the finish is clean and reflects well on the wine. Drink now.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
Adegas Gran Vinum 2010 Esencia Diviña Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $23
Crisp and neutral in style, from nose to tail. The bouquet is firm and condensed, with nothing too floral or blowsy to latch onto. In the mouth, it’s tight as a drum, with limited green apple flavors and a drip of honey. Well dressed but nothing fancy or overly flavorful.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Adegas Gran Vinum 2010 Mar de Viñas Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $17
Crisp and minerally on the nose, then salinic and zesty in the mouth, with higher than normal acidity. Tastes regular in that it shows green melon, tart apple and pithy citrus. Turns more pithy on the finish.
— M.S.
(10/1/2011)
Adegas Gran Vinum 2006 Gran Vinum Albariño (Rías Baixas)
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- $24
Tan in color, with short flashes of apple and spice on the bouquet. The palate has a small level of oxidation, while the mouthfeel benefits from smooth but present acidity. Limited in scope and flavor, but solid for a wine that’s beginning to fade.
— M.S.
(8/1/2008)
Adegas Gran Vinum 2006 Esencia Diviña Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $19
A heavier, sweeter style with cider-like aromas followed by apple and lime flavors. In the mouth, this is a more citric wine that may go well with shellfish. It’s sturdy and zesty, but not that evolved. Tasted twice, with this note reflecting the better of the two bottles.
— M.S.
(11/1/2007)
Adegas Gran Vinum 2008 Mar de Viñas Albariño (Rías Baixas)
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- $15
The name means “Sea of Vines,” and that’s what you see in Rías Baixas. Here, we have a dry, crisp white with apple and apricot on the nose and a bit of roundness, weight and chunkiness in the mouth. Tastes of pithy apple and apricot, with mild bitterness on the finish. Drink now.
— M.S.
(6/1/2010)
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