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Nora 2009 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
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Crisp, clean and minerally on the nose, with apple and green-fruit aromas. It has a round, smooth feel and flavors of peach, apple and citrus that will enliven the palate and aid almost any seafood, vegetable or salad. A natural wine with just enough powdery sweetness to raise a smile.
— M.S.
(12/15/2010)
Nora 2007 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $17
Melon and buttercup aromas are clean, inviting and exactly what you should expect from Albariño. The palate is also a success, with apple, pineapple and citrus flavors. A complete, fresh-style wine with the right mix of acidity and body. Drink now and until the next vintage arrives.
— M.S.
(12/15/2008)
Nora 2007 Nora da Neve Albariño (Rías Baixas)
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- $29
Stylistically, this is at odds with what I feel Albariño should be. That said, it’s a well-executed and well-made barrel-fermented white with full-force toast and popcorn aromas followed by a resiny, vanilla-fueled flavor profile that folds in apple, banana and creamy frosting. Still vital and healthy after three years in bottle.
— M.S.
(12/15/2010)
Nora 2009 Peitán Albariño (Rías Baixas)
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- $15
Just sweet and soft enough to temper the wine’s more citric, minerally side. Aromas of green pear and melon are basic and welcoming, while the snappy, forward palate is cleansing and fresh. Flavors of green melon, apple, saline and honey scream Rías Baixas.
— M.S.
(2/1/2011)
Nora 2003 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $16
Shows all the typical outward signs of the variety, including melon, peach and citrus aromas followed by pear, orange and biscuit-like flavors. There’s just enough slate and mineral on the palate to offer some complexity, while the finish is clean and light. A satisfying Spanish white. Imported by Jorge Ordoñez/Fine Estates from Spain.
— M.S.
(8/1/2005)
Nora 2005 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $16
Buttercup and apple pie aromas are inviting, while the round palate offers apple, pear, melon and even banana flavors. Slightly more soft than others in the class, but it’s tasty and long on the finish. Drink up now and enjoy.
— M.S.
(4/1/2007)
Nora 2002 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $13
This Galician white is clean and properly acidic; it’ll take the coating off your palate like liquid sorbet. In the nose, aromas of lemon-lime dominate, while in the mouth, lemon, green apple and white pepper take over. While it’s a touch thin, it’s fresh and likable.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Nora 2004 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $16
From the same owners of Naia in Rueda, this racy Albariño is made by Alistair Gardner, from New Zealand, and it comes across fairly crisp and tight. Lemon and green apple notes carry the nose and palate, each of which is fresh but somewhat linear and mute. A sharp, albeit clean, wine. Imported by Jorge Ordoñez/Fine Estates from Spain.
— M.S.
(11/15/2005)
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