Copper color. Watermelon, strawberry, pear. Nice minerality. Creamy texture. Better on day 2. Pretty sour on day 1. — a month ago
Beautiful, balanced, elegant. Salty, lemon, and not too floral. Creamy and long. — a month ago
Light golden color. Reserved aromas of orchard, tropical and citrus fruit, sea spray and a hint of fresh cut grass. Flavors of green apple, white peach, lemon/lime and nectarine fruit. Noticeable mineral note on the long and bright finish. Slightly creamy texture (lees aging?) and crisp acidity. Opens up nicely with a little aeration. Straightforward and solid, but not overly complex. Best with food. — 2 months ago
Dificil a ciegas decir que es un pinot origin, Macerado con la cáscara, el color es casi un rosé. Muy bueno — 2 months ago
#leons #schioppettino — 3 months ago
Beautiful minerality — 6 months ago
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing black cherries, black plums, black currants, light oak, mediterranean spices, light earth, herbs and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Fruit forward and complex. Elegant and nicely balanced, spicy and entertaining. Feel like a left bank Bordeaux with a touch of Napa.
Still young, but already enjoyable even by itself. Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.
Wine Spectator 90 points. Robert Parker 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points.
A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a food.
A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$40. — 2 days ago
Bodegas As Laxas — Val do Sosego Godello
Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 🇪🇸
Overview
A fascinating 100% Godello from Rías Baixas, an appellation overwhelmingly associated with Albariño. That alone makes this an intriguing departure, but what really impresses is the combination of freshness, substance, and character—a different side of Atlantic Galicia in the glass.
Aromas & Flavors
Yellow apple, ripe pear, quince, lemon peel, and delicate stone fruit lead the profile, with subtle floral and mineral nuances underneath. Refreshing without relying on the overt tropical character often associated with many Rías Baixas whites.
Mouthfeel
Bone dry, energetic, and beautifully balanced, with lively acidity wrapped around a surprisingly substantial texture. There is real presence through the mid-palate and a clean, persistent finish that makes it dangerously easy to keep pouring.
Food Pairings
Grilled octopus, scallops, white fish, shrimp, seafood rice, roasted chicken, or simply good conservas. Its combination of acidity and texture makes this extremely versatile at the table.
Verdict
An impressive and decidedly different Galician white. Refreshing enough for casual drinking, yet the yellow-fruit profile, texture, and structure give it considerably more personality than a straightforward thirst-quencher.
Did You Know?
Godello is much more strongly associated with Galicia’s Valdeorras appellation, while Rías Baixas has built its international reputation around Albariño. That makes seeing “Godello” and “Rías Baixas” together on a label particularly unusual—and part of what makes this bottle so interesting.
🍷 Personal Pick
This one is soaring among my favorite Spanish whites. I love that it doesn’t follow the expected tropical-fruit script: yellow fruits, bone-dry freshness, balanced acidity, and a terrific mouthfeel give it its own identity. Deliciously, and dangerously good. — a month ago
had at puritan julia child, fresh delicate lovely sauv b — 3 months ago
2026 Easter in Bergamo with Ester’s family and Aunt and Germano. Giulietta — 7 months ago
My current new crush is this beaut! Been awhile since my last Radikon and don't know why I've halted?! If bergamot & kumquat were combined with Friuli's savory local garrigue + hints of mouthwatering effervescent you get the picture. Nothing detracted,it is a complete package, more please!📦 — a month ago
v12. Soft cedar nose. Fresh, blackberry and black currant fruits. Smooth, long, slightly dry and zippy finish. Enjoyable! — 9 days ago
A wine that rewards patience. 2 hours of decanting and enjoyed over 5 hours. Think Negroni in a glass. Thick. Dried apricots, candies orange, wild honey, ginger. Best orange wine I've had. Not cheap but quite a bottle. — 2 months ago
#brunellodimontalcino — 2 months ago
Soft tree fruit aromas, mouthwatering, lemon zesty, salt aftertaste that lingers on the tongue.
My favorite from Albariño class! Perfect pairing with orange shrimp, rice, and summer veggies! — 3 months ago
Raun Kupiec
I’ve tasted thousands of wines over the years. I’ve never had one that tasted like this. In a good way. This is unusual. Really distinct. Peppers. All sorts of peppers. Fresh bell peppers. Exotic black pepper. Even the flavor of mild chili peppers (without the heat). And fruits I am not sure how to describe. And herbs, oregano, rosemary. Wow. — 2 days ago