Martin Codax Albarino 2007

• Area: Spain, Rias Baixas
• Grape: Albarino
• Alcohol: 13%
• Rating: Black 87 Dilettante 90 Nwjr 89

Description: This nicely balanced wine has notes of pear, pineapple, sweet florals and a hint of apple. Dry and fruity, it finishes clean with a nice minerality. Not too sweet and not too tart, it's just right.

Note: Great with conch chowder and clams on the half shell

Price: $11

La Val Albarino 2006

• Area: Spain, Rias Baixas
• Grape: Albarino
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Rating: Black; 84 ..Dilettante; 84

Description: The nose is intensely citrus. Sassy flavors of star fruit and peaches are wrapped around a central core of grapefruit, lemons and limes. It's crisp, refreshing and quite dry. In the mouth there's just enough glycerin to silken the palate without interfering with the tannins. As the wine warms, flavors of peach pit and salt find their way to the front.
Food Pairing: Fish and shellfish dishes
TV Pairing: Bill Maher
Musical Pairing: Andrew Sisters