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Product: 2023 Rafael Palacios, As Sortes, Valdeorras
Merchant Review NR
Throughout his winemaking life, Rafael Palacios has exclusively worked with Godello. The grape has a structure reminiscent of Gruner Veltiner with a yield potential comparable to Chardonnay. Unlike Chardonnay, Godello produces a low quantity of malic acidity so never benefits from Malolactic fermentation like is common with premium chardonnay. The result is that Godello carries a much lower total pH which goes a long way to balancing out the fleshier nature of the grape and driving the sense of place with exhilarating minerality. As Sortes is sourced higher up the slope where the granitic soil is purer and unweathered. This North facing site produces 25,000 bottles from 45 year old vines. The result is an etheral and pure expression of soft herbs, citrus pith and tropical nectar. Uber mineral and precise with a long lasting finish showing off lees contact and granitic begininngs.
Orders are typically processed within 2 working days and shipped by DPD using their Next Day service (delivery by the end of the next working day).
Orders to remote areas (e.g. Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland) may be sent with DPD’s Two Day service (delivery within two working days).
High-value or high-volume orders may be sent out with London City Bond (LCB) couriers who do not currently offer active tracking. Please contact us via email orders@waudhandford.com or phone +44 20 7589 6113 for updates on this.
Please note we only ship to Mainland UK addresses (Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey excluded).
Delivery Charges
- Flat Rate (DPD Next Day/DPD Two Day) – £7.50
- Orders over £250 – Free delivery
Merchant Review NR
Throughout his winemaking life, Rafael Palacios has exclusively worked with Godello. The grape has a structure reminiscent of Gruner Veltiner with a yield potential comparable to Chardonnay. Unlike Chardonnay, Godello produces a low quantity of malic acidity so never benefits from Malolactic fermentation like is common with premium chardonnay. The result is that Godello carries a much lower total pH which goes a long way to balancing out the fleshier nature of the grape and driving the sense of place with exhilarating minerality. As Sortes is sourced higher up the slope where the granitic soil is purer and unweathered. This North facing site produces 25,000 bottles from 45 year old vines. The result is an etheral and pure expression of soft herbs, citrus pith and tropical nectar. Uber mineral and precise with a long lasting finish showing off lees contact and granitic begininngs.
Orders are typically processed within 2 working days and shipped by DPD using their Next Day service (delivery by the end of the next working day).
Orders to remote areas (e.g. Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland) may be sent with DPD’s Two Day service (delivery within two working days).
High-value or high-volume orders may be sent out with London City Bond (LCB) couriers who do not currently offer active tracking. Please contact us via email orders@waudhandford.com or phone +44 20 7589 6113 for updates on this.
Please note we only ship to Mainland UK addresses (Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey excluded).
Delivery Charges
- Flat Rate (DPD Next Day/DPD Two Day) – £7.50
- Orders over £250 – Free delivery
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