Balbás Verdejo 2018 Wine Review

Balbás Verdejo 2018

Rueda D.O., Spain

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $15.95

Drink: 2019-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine

Winery: Balbás

Agent: Tradesa Corp.

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Reviews and Ratings

Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright CWM rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A weightier version of most Verdejos. This one has stewed peaches and tropical fruit on the nose. The palate is full, rounded and satisfying with plenty of minerality and lovely lingering length. Try it with tempura shrimp with a ginger and radish salad. @wrightwineblog

L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

The wine is clear, bright and pale lemon coloured with an initial spritzy sensation on the palate. A veritable cornucopia of aromas, peach, apple, white flowers, mineral, sweet melon, sweet lemon and grapefruit zest on the palate. Finish of grapefruit zest and wet stone is long. A wine to drink on its own or enjoy with food.
If you are new to Verdejo, it has a lot in common with Sauvignon Blanc. It is bright with a citrus punch, lemon, lime or grapefruit, that makes it an ideal companion for fresh cheeses such as goat cheese, feta cheese, Greek salad, spanakopita, Mexican dishes such as guacomole and grilled and fried fish.

Linda Mertes WSET 2 rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Baked apple and soft pear on the nose. Notes of lemon in the acidity. Medium to long finish. Will go well with poultry and grilled vegetables.

Great value under $16 on this dry, crisp and full-bodied Verdejo from the Rueda wine region. Balbás 2018 is vibrant with binned apple, dried pear and lemon-lime zest flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy now. Full-bodied enough to handle roast quail and butternut risotto dishes. - Community Wine Reviews

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