Zarate Albariño Val do Salnes | 2016 | 750 ml.

RP91+ Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 31st Aug 2017

"The grapes for the 2016 Zárate come from different vineyards — all owned by them and within one kilometer from the winery in the Salnés Valley — and all fermented separately and are kept with lees separate until January when they make the blend. In 2016 they harvested early, before the rains, and all wines have moderate alcohol levels. This is very clean, fresh and open, with primary notes, very young. It’s a style similar to the 2015, with tension, good acidity and the granite sensation of freshness in the palate. 65,000 bottles were filled in May 2017." (91+ pts.)

JS94 JamesSuckling.com Thursday, January 18, 2018

"A very deep, youthful nose that has so much more to it than the peachiness of most wines from Rias Baixas. Then comes a huge blast of mineral freshness on the palate and a long lemony finish. Drink now." (94 pts.)