Tasting - "Quintas Melgaço Blue"

1. Quintas Melgaço Blue
a. Vinho Verde
b. Vinho Verde
c. Portugal
d. 2013
e. $5.95 (On sale from $10)

This wine was very thin, not having much structure to it. The overall scent was sulfurous, almost like cat pee, with a hint of lemon peel. When tasting it, the lemon peel really came through, leaving an aftertaste of tart citrus. A great level of acidity was present, and there were some spices that I could not quite identify. Because of the lemon and acidity, I would pair this wine with a nice white fish. With there being a lack of body, I would prefer a fattier fish, such as a flounder or turbot.

What Others Say: The Vintage cellar had a great review on this wine: "Refreshingly crisp white wine from Portugal--Vinho Verde is soft, light and refreshing, and is an uncompromising and ideal wine for everyday pleasure. Its bright color and pineapple aromas are followed by citrus notes. The palate is clean and fresh. Vinho Verde is an excellent accompaniment to fish and shell fish, white meats and salads."