From Vilanovina, Rias Baixas. Created by Ana Quintela at Pazo de Senorans, Camino del Pelegrino is a pure and fruit focussed Albarino ideally suited for early appreciation and as a versatile partner with seafood. Whilst not as layered or textural as the Pazo de Senorans wines, Camino del Pelegrino possesses a shimmering core of truly beautiful fruit. Sourced from growers vineyards bordering the estate that are similarly established and low yielding.

Fruit purity, pristine acidity and delicate mineral acidity are key and therefore a fast and clean vinification is vital. From small bunch harvesting to anaerobic handling and maturation in stainless steel and bottling in screw-cap, maximum effort is undertaken to maintain natural fruit expression.

Nice label. Take something like this to dinner to trial on the Sauvignon Blanc/Gris/Grigo set. Close with a smug look on receipt of compliments wrt your superior tastes. Crunchy pears, stonefruit and the scent of white flowers - sort of tutti-frutti though nothing quite so vulgar. Touch of flinty reduction. Round and full of flavour but not at the expense of drinkability. Has fine clean acidity and a gentle easy going charm. Bit of the old pie apple flavour on the aftertaste. Refreshing and delightful. And highly recommended. Rated : 92 Points Tasted : Jul10 Alcohol : 12% Price : $28 Closure : Screwcap Drink : 2010 - 2012 By Gary Walsh; The Wine Front