Tasting - Octave Vinho Verde

Name: Octave
Variety: Albarino
Region: Vinho Verde
Country: Portugal
Year: NV
Price: $6.95 (Vintage Cellar), $8 (Average)

Critic Review:  "Vinho Verde (an appellation, a literal wine type (green wine), a way of life) is the perfect summer refresher.  Tongue tickling spritz, light and tangy yellow fruits and a dryish, saline-tinged finish comprise the simple charms of VV. This fresh [wine] out does itself with all of the above in more abundance than its worthy predecessors. Low in alcohol (8%ish) and low in pretense Octave is the perfect casual mate for your summer fun!"

My Review:  I absolutely love Vinho Verde wine.  Octave gave off a beautiful aroma of green apples and honeysuckle.  The light bubbles give a light punch to the wine.  The taste is very clean and refreshing.  The wine tasted like green apples, pears and citrus.  Vinho Verde is a mellow wine that would taste great on a hot summer day; however, I drink it year around.

I tasted this wine without food.