tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post5659474589530222764..comments2023-10-10T14:43:29.795-04:00Comments on Brooklynguy's Wine and Food Blog: Wine Blogging Wednesday #35 - Spanish Wine Under $10Brooklynguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-17873279532202607882007-11-24T11:08:00.000-05:002007-11-24T11:08:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-57235296391497279352007-07-18T12:08:00.000-04:002007-07-18T12:08:00.000-04:00Hey Anon - is there a particular wine store that m...Hey Anon - is there a particular wine store that might be selling your Airen?Brooklynguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-71568161011580452392007-07-18T10:29:00.000-04:002007-07-18T10:29:00.000-04:00It's interesting that JB mentioned Airen. One of ...It's interesting that JB mentioned Airen. One of our other producers, Aresan, has an Airen that is quite good. I'm a bit surprised that anyone has heard of this grape (I hadn't before we started importing it). We've been having a few distribution issues here in NY area -- hoping to have the problem solved within the next week or so, and both the Albarinos and Airen flowing by beginning of August.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-60223992271932796652007-07-16T10:54:00.000-04:002007-07-16T10:54:00.000-04:00Thanks Joe - I will keep my eyes open. And hey Rya...Thanks Joe - I will keep my eyes open. <BR/><BR/>And hey Ryan! I hear you - I want to explore Albarino. Who wouldn't be into inexpensive and truyl tasty white wine in the warm weather. I do not believe that this one bottle is representative of the grape, and if you say it's not representative of Codax, then I believe that too. But I will try othes before coming back to Codax.Brooklynguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-45436110439852522232007-07-16T10:32:00.000-04:002007-07-16T10:32:00.000-04:00Sad, might be an anomaly, since I've had this many...Sad, might be an anomaly, since I've had this many times, and your note seems to not reflect my experience. Codax makes some great wines, though I wouldn't say they are all New world styled. <BR/>As far as Albarino, there are plenty out there and the styles very widely. From rich and unctous to austere and minerally. It's a fun grape to explore!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-23735554830478866762007-07-14T16:19:00.000-04:002007-07-14T16:19:00.000-04:00I think it was bad choices. Try the Castano Domini...I think it was bad choices. Try the Castano Dominio Espinal sometime - dirt cheap - you can't lose.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-35574254097970053222007-07-13T15:38:00.000-04:002007-07-13T15:38:00.000-04:00Hi Lorraine - I am proud to be your first blog! I ...Hi Lorraine - I am proud to be your first blog! I hope you will come back and visit. I will keep my eyes open for the wines you suggested.<BR/><BR/>Joe - sounds like many of us had a less than stellar experience. BAd choices? Spanish wine no good under $10? We'll see...<BR/><BR/>Hey JB - nice site, by the way. I saw your ad on Lenndevours. i agree with you about trusting importers. I have not heard of those you mention, but that's because I'm more of a French wine fella. Appreciate your suggestions, and hope to see you around again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-43240703003036439542007-07-12T22:16:00.000-04:002007-07-12T22:16:00.000-04:00when it comes to lesser priced spanish wines, I lo...when it comes to lesser priced spanish wines, I look to the importers I trust. Eric Solomon of European Cellars and Jorge Ordonez Selections have impeccable taste, and when you see their logos on the backs of bottles, it's invariably a good sign. That said, try the Burgans Albarino, as well as the Ercavio Blanco, which is from La Mancha and made from a grape called Airen. Both are great bargains and should leave you less dissatisfied.<BR/><BR/>FYI, prices on Spain are going UP so it's a bit harder to find the bargains we've become accustomed to. Blame the weak dollar; blame the Parker scores...who knows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-25263455873067277092007-07-12T20:35:00.000-04:002007-07-12T20:35:00.000-04:00Hi BKG, I was not terribly impressed with my inexp...Hi BKG, I was not terribly impressed with my inexpensive Spanish treat either, but it was fun regardless. I have had very nice albarino from Rias Biaxas, but not at this price point...Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-39684934177487315892007-07-11T19:56:00.000-04:002007-07-11T19:56:00.000-04:00yes, I am in the "wine biz" (I handle pr for an im...yes, I am in the "wine biz" (I handle pr for an importer out of CA that works only with "family-owned" wineries) and this was my first blog. I just couldn't help myself when I saw your comment on the Martin Codax, especially since it usually gets good reviews from the wine media.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-50538435486027799852007-07-11T19:53:00.000-04:002007-07-11T19:53:00.000-04:00Hey All - thanks for stopping by. Debs-not sure t...Hey All - thanks for stopping by. <BR/><BR/>Debs-not sure this wine would appeal to any palate. If by new world you mean palate you mean people who want sweeter fruit forward wines ready for drinking young, this doesn't approach that style. It was lean and mean, and no fun. Rueda is on the list for sure, thanks for the suggestion.<BR/><BR/>Hey Sonadora-okay, then, Nora. Sounds like we both were out-bargained by our inexpensive wines...<BR/><BR/>Hi Lorraine-welcome and thanks for your suggestions.I like the sound of no malo-lactic. I am stunned though, because I thought malo-lactic is supposed to change malic acids into softer more buttery lactic acids. If this Codax went through malo-lactic then they might need a refresher course. You seem far too knowledgable about Albarino to be a "civilian." Are you a wine business person?Brooklynguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-71114998953360781832007-07-11T18:59:00.000-04:002007-07-11T18:59:00.000-04:00You also can try Adegas D'Altamira Albarino (eithe...You also can try Adegas D'Altamira Albarino (either Seleccion or Brandal, which is under $15.00). Unlike most other Albarinos, does not go through malolactic fermentation. Another good one is Mar de Frades. Adegas was just introduced to the U.S. last March (NY distributor is Liberty Wines) -- Mar de Frades has been in U.S. for a few years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-81181395699988667862007-07-11T13:56:00.000-04:002007-07-11T13:56:00.000-04:00I wasn't impressed by my "bargain" white either......I wasn't impressed by my "bargain" white either....flat and neutral would be how I would describe what I tried.<BR/><BR/>Try the Nora Albarino, I've always like that one!Sonadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267916648440750132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-26843409939630375872007-07-11T12:39:00.000-04:002007-07-11T12:39:00.000-04:00I've not had that bottling by Codax, but in genera...I've not had that bottling by Codax, but in general I prefer the old world style of albarino. M. Codax is making albarino ostensibly to appeal to NWorld palates. And try something white from Rueda next time you picnic. I think is would be more in tune with your palate. <BR/><BR/>In general, I think the Spanish bargain wines are sometimes not a bargain. They are (in my opinion) now being overproduced to keep up with demand, and that's not a good thing.Dr. Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892131332003571463noreply@blogger.com