A super-stylish Albariño from Spain’s Atlantic coast, comporting itself with such grace and refinement that you almost feel the need to curtsey. The balance is immaculate and the texture is ethereal with light brushstrokes of lime, nashi pear, shiso leaf and wet chalk and a gentle saline minerality that brings a moreish quality to the lemony finish. The perfect white wine to refresh the palate and stimulate the mind (or is it vice versa?). 12.5% alc. Drink now-2029.

Press review:

The Wine Advocate: “The 2023 Cíes is the white village wine from Meaño, from different vineyards, and it is elegant and subtle, insinuating and detailed. It fermented and matured in barrels of different sizes where it matured for six months. It has moderate ripeness and 12.2% alcohol with very good freshness and acidity, which makes it vibrant and pungent, with saline flavours and a super tasty finish. It is sharp, precise and mineral. Drink now-2031.” 95 points