Tasting- Pazo de Monterrey Godello

Name: Pazo de Monterrey
Variety: Godello
Year: 2014
Region: Monterrei
Country: Spain
Price: $5.95

Winery Review: "Clean, minerally, slightly green in aromatics and oh so approachable and nice. For an under-$15 white, this Godello from Monterrei excels with layered flavors of apple, minerals and natural spice. The finish is long and hints at fresh herbs like thyme and tarragon. Potentially superb with garlic shrimp or calamari over fresh greens."

My Review: This wine smelled very fruity, I could specifically smell notes peaches and pineapple. The taste reminded me of a tart green apple, and the after-taste was particularly bitter.

*This wine was tasted with no food.

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