The 2008 Avanthia Godello is the first release of this wine sourced from 35-year-old vines. Medium straw-colored, it offers up an attractive nose of mineral, baking spices, pear, and peach. Concentrated, spicy, and dry with exceptional fruit character, this nicely balanced wine will provide pleasure over the next 3 years. Bodegas Avanthia is a new collaboration between the Gil family of Jumilla and importer Jorge Ordonez.Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 462-5767

A serious, oak-influenced Godello with smooth aromas of baked apple, wood resin, vanilla, spice and green melon. The palate has weight and fine acidity, so it’s tight despite delivering a blast of oaky flavor. Alongside that resiny taste, there’s green banana and peach notes. Fresh but woody; should age well for at least another 18 months.——M.S.(2/1/2010)—— 90