Slate article on Spain`s white wines.

There has been some discussion on the forum about the whites coming out of Spain, especially in the northern part of the country. I am keen to ask if forumites think we should consider this region for next months Wine Focus??

The article is written by Mike Steinberger.

http://www.slate.com/id/2264783/

And that is only part of Spain, and especially Northern Spain. I looked in vain for Catalunya.

Good article. I am increasingly looking to Rias Baixas, Valdeorras and Rueda for pairing with sea food. Each has a distinct character to add to the minerality and crisp acidity which make them all such good food partners.

I would be happy to do a WF or OM on the wines of NW Spain, also bringing in the reds in Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra and Monterrei, which are principally made from Mencia. For me, it would mean some travelling around Belgium to pick up bottles. What is the availability situation elsewhere?

Guess some of us will have to look around a bit but that is part of the fun! Here in town, no problem but think enough in the cellar already.

Tim, you are thinking well today! Rias Baixas, Valdeorras and Rueda with seafood.

Good article. I am increasingly looking to Rias Baixas, Valdeorras and Rueda for pairing with sea food. Each has a distinct character to add to the minerality and crisp acidity which make them all such good food partners.

I would be happy to do a WF or OM on the wines of NW Spain, also bringing in the reds in Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra and Monterrei, which are principally made from Mencia. For me, it would mean some travelling around Belgium to pick up bottles. What is the availability situation elsewhere?

Tim,
There are also good whites coming out of Ribeira Sacra, mostly Godello and Albariño.

This sounds like a great subject for a WF or OM.

Mark Lipton