Herbis Verdejo,Viura 2008 Rueda, Spain

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Herbis Verdejo,Viura 2008  Rueda, Spain

This morning i have chosen a white wine called Herbis. It is the 2008 vintage from Rueda which is in north central Spain, and made by a French man called Frank Masard. 

The blend he uses is Vedejo and Viura. Verdejo is a local grape variety that grows well in high altitude(Rueda is 700 meters above sea level) with cool nights it makes for a lovely aromatic,zesty citrus white with a lovely tropical finish. 

The grapes are actually picked before sunrise, the pickers are known  to actually wear miners lamps on  their heads to see in the dark! The grapes are transported as quickly as possible to stainless steel tanks to capture the freshness of the grapes.

Frank started his career  as a sommelier working his way around Europe in some of the best restaurants. He then landed himself a job working as a wine maker for Torres (which are the most influential wine making family in Spain).  He then branched out on his own, buying a vineyard in Priorat, and working closley with growers in Rueda to make some wonderful fresh, food friendly wines. This wine has taken on a life of its own in our shop. It is a little different to what most people are used to drinking and well worth seeking out over the Summer months. One defiantly for out in the garden instead of a gin and tonic!!

Colour. Pale straw

Nose. Citrus fruits, gooseberry and pineapples

Palate. Fresh zesty, lovely aromatics coming through. Great with any seafood. Salads, or on its own as a apperitif.

Cheers!
Julie



        




    

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