Naia Las Brisas White Blend 2015

 

Origin:  RuedaNorthern Spain,

Grape:  Verdejo, Viura, Sauvignon Blanc Blend

Year:  2015

Alcohol:  13%

Price point:  $9

Year Reviewed:  2018

 

Found this at a large scale Wine tasting event in Illinois, and what a find this was.  An amazingly unique blend of some Spanish varietals found.   Verdejo is a variety of wine grape that has long been grown in the Rueda region.  Viura is a synonym for Macabeo and is the most widely planted white grape variety in Rioja.

The fun modern and exotic label, just beautiful, is indicative of what you will experience in the wine.  In the glass the wine presents as a clear pale yellow wine.  The nose is clean, with a medium intensity and aromas of lemon, citrus and pear appear.

Tasting this wine was just as great as experiencing it at the tasting event where I found it, as it boasts itself with flavors of lemon, yeast, lees, butter… reminding me of a lemon sconce or my famous lemon bars.  Also on the finish, I pick up some enchanting flavors of green sour fruit or melon, such as a granny smith apple.  Drink chilled or over chilled, as the viscosity of the blend can handle to be a bit cooler than usual.

Will keep in the frig for you for several days, but drink before 2020. lol

 

I paired this with a ginger chicken dish and a fresh salad with a unique ginger dressing. 

An amazing blend of some striking varietals for under $9.00.   Try this one with shrimp, crab or lobster.  (Invite me over too.)  Check out Naia wines on line, as they have a huge assortment and I will be looking into some of their other products.