Medusa Albarino 2016 review by (PB)

Light yellow with aromas of lemon/lime with an oily scent to it with sweet pie spices

Palate--Nice first impression with a decent acidity, and a steely front palate. It is off dry with the citrus middle giving way to a nearly slight bubble gum like rear palate. Finishes pretty quickly.

I have never been a big fan of Abarino even those from the premier Albarino region of Rias Baixas. It always seems to be trying to be a Riesling or Chardonnay failing at both of course.

I paid $11 for this down from $17. I am glad I didn't pay full price. Very few wines I just don't get. This tends to be one of them but that's just a matter of preference so you decide!

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