Louro 2014

"Long-time readers long ago learned about Spain’s white wine grape called Godello. It has now become fashionable everywhere. Godello produces a good wine that offers more concentration, texture and richness than Verdejo or Albarino. Made from 100% Godello, the tank-fermented and aged 2013 Bolo exhibits lots of Chardonnay-like character with notes of honeyed pears, poached peaches and buttery tropical fruit. Medium-bodied with stunning elegance and freshness as well as beautiful balance and equilibrium, it can be enjoyed over the next 1-2 years. To give readers an idea of just how good it was, we tasted it side-by-side with California’s 2012 Aubert Chardonnay from the Larry Hyde Vineyard, which is spectacular. The difference between that wine and this 2013 Bolo was not as dramatic as one might expect".