This silky, full-bodied white offers ripe flavors of pear, vanilla and spice, but a firm core of acidity keeps it all lively and balanced. Focused and fresh. Drink now. 1,580 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rueda Select to Add

Bodegas y Vinedos del Sayago’s 2008 Vina Oropendola Verdejo was sourced from 40- to 120-year-old vines, aged on its lees for 2 months, followed by an additional 3 months in tank. It offers up an enticing and complex bouquet of lemon blossom, passion fruit, guava, white figs, and spring flowers. This is followed by a layered, concentrated, spicy offering with a long, refreshing finish. It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 2 years. Importer: Jonas Gustafsson, Vin de Terra Imports, Springfield, VA; tel. (703) 731-2058