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Published - Saturday, May 10, 2008
Wine of the Week: Osborne Solaz Blanco Viura 2005
Spain always has been a major wine producer but is still overcoming its jug wine perception.
One reliable Spanish winemaker is Osborne, which was founded in 1772 by an Englishman and is now in the sixth generation of family ownership. The labels feature the bull icon, which has graced its bottles for nearly 50 years. We’ve enjoyed other Solaz labels on red wines, so we decided to try its white wine.
Viura — also known as macabeo in southern France — is a common grape in Spain. It grows well in hot and dry climates and can be consumed fresh or stands up to aging. This offering is fresh and citrus-like, with a hint of minerals.
Sherry: “Dry, tart lime and pineapple.” (2.5 stars)
Chris: “Citrus, a bit of melon and lemon-lime.” (3 stars)
Available locally for about $8.
Coming next week: Luis Felipe Edwards Shiraz
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