Varietal: Verdejo
Wine: Verdejo
Label: Paso a Paso
Region: La Mancha, Spain
Year: 2008
Date Tasted: June 2011*
Notes: This medium bodied white has a surprisingly mild dryness. As it has a little age behind it, the acidity though present is very muted. I caught flavors of apple and cantaloupe, and it finishes with quiet complexity.
All around, this is one of the more interesting wines I have had. It is comparable to chardonnay (and could be used most places that varietal is), but a bit more cheerful. For those who don't prefer their whites shockingly dry (or if you don't know your guests' preferences), this is a good dinner wine, and its gentle but firm presence makes for a very versatile beverage. We enjoyed it with a chicken and shrimp alfredo, but it could be paired with most foods that make you think of summer.
*Yes, shortly before the birth, under the theory that by that point, the bun in the oven has already been baked, it is just keeping warm.
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