Sure things include death, taxes and Victor Palencia winning a Platinum Award for an Albariño. Well, almost. This is the seventh time in eight years that his flagship expression of the Spanish white has capped the calendar year with a Platinum, and he’s quick to credit vineyards such as Evergreen and Spanish Castle in the Ancient Lakes for his success. Apricot and pear intertwine with misty meadow scents as a prelude to this upbeat iteration of a zesty, floral and bright Albariño. Qualifying awards: Cascadia International (gold), Seattle (gold), Savor NW (double gold), Pacific Northwest (double gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 96 points
Production: 1,000 cases
Alcohol: 13%
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