A mutiple gold medal winning and strong candidate for South American brand of the year, the wines from Bodegas Garzon are simply stunning. With vineyards planted only fifteen years ago, Garzon has picked up numerous Wine Spectator Top 100s and was voted New World Winery of the Year by the Wine Enthusiast magazing, after they attracted top winemaking talent Alberto Antonini. Founder Alejandro Bulgheroni who also has vineyards in Napa Valley, utilizes big name consultants like Philippe Melka and Michel Rolland. If you've never enjoyed a Garzon Albarino before, you're in for a real treat as you're immediately met by aromas of freshly sliced lemon and white flowers matched by the fruit intensity reminiscent of a Loire Valley Chenin Blanc. Like a great Vouvray, these wines have a ton of personality and can only get more interesting with a little age. Four 90+ Ratings and a perfect pairing for the holidays!
"Complex nose with white peach, mango and elderflower nuances. Crisp and aromatic, lively, almost effervescent with a zesty acidity. Lively and delicious with bright fruit." James Suckling, 91 Points
"Overt, youthful with intense notes of peach, grapefruit, wild flowers. Sweet apple on the mid-palate that’s balanced by pungent citrus acids." Decanter Magazine, 91 Points
"Aromas of gooseberry, finger lime and ginger lead off in this refined but refreshing white, with saline-laced grapefruit and Meyer lemon at the core, followed by a clean finish. #53 Top 100 of 2023." The Wine Spectator, 90 Points
"Aromas of lemon and honeydew shape the nose and repeat on the palate. This wine is light-bodied and has a refreshing acidity. The lemony finish is medium in length." The Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points
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