90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Burgans is a custom
cuvee made for importer Eric Solomon. While it’s not the best Albarino
on the market, in terms of bang for the buck, it has no challenger. The
2007 Burgans Albarino is light gold-colored with a sprightly nose of
mineral, spring flowers, and lemon peel. Ripe, balanced, and
concentrated, this is an ideal match for flaky fish courses. Drink it
over the next 1-2 years." (02/08)
From Stephen Tanzer's International
Wine Cellar: "Light yellow-gold. Exotically perfumed nose displays
smoky peach, mango and papaya, plus a strong floral accent. Deep and
chewy, with more power than I usually find in this wine. Tropical fruit
flavors coat the palate and pick up a subtle herbal note on the back
end. This could handle richer foods." (Sept/Oct '08)
Dr. Jay Miller,
the gentleman that reviews Spanish wines for Robert Parker's Wine
Advocate, nailed it on this one. I agree with him that this is simply
the best inexpensive Albariño made on a yearly basis. Notes of white
peach mingle with wet stone and Meyer lemon on the nose. The freshness
and vigor here is impressive with more of the notes of stone and layers
of sprightly apricot and lime on the palate. This is a wine that
instantly gets your stomach growling and your mouth watering. You want
oysters, lightly fried white fish or even roast chicken and a glass
that can somehow hold this whole bottle at once. |
