Golden Delicious apples are joined by aromas of yarrow, butter and the lightest wisp of petrol. A texture as rich and voluptuous as Troy Polamalu's wavy locks is home to a rich mix of a sweet and creamy Champagne mango, toffee and thyme. A surprising amount of juicy acidity only adds to the enjoyment of this icewine.

The 2020 Gran Vino Pazo Barrantes is 100% Albariño from Ribadumia, Valle del Salnés, Rías Baixas. More mature in aroma than other vintages, the 2020 showcases soft oak, acacia and gentle peach notes. Broad, creamy and fresh, it delivers richness balanced by delicate vibrancy. This is the product of a warmer vintage that highlights contrasts.

The 2018 Gran Vino de Guarda La Comtesse is a 100% Albariño from Pago Cacheiro, a 1.4-hectare vineyard in Finca Barrantes, planted in 1965. Golden yellow, it presents hop-like and herbal notes with fine wood and a creamy, compact palate marked by vibrant freshness. A lightly herbal finish reflects the humid vintage and lends charm.

Bing cherry and vanilla aromas are joined by earthy notes of post-rain petrichor. The wine's gossamer texture is mesmerizing, almost allowing flavors like red raspberries, coriander and orange zest to escape unnoticed. The Grad Clos is an exercise in balance and restraint, with crisp acidity and fine, grainy tannins. 

At first, this wine is steely and unyielding. With some glass swirling, a beautiful aromatic tapestry of French lemon-scented laundry powder, oak spice and melon wrapped in Prosciutto unfurls. Then bright, juicy acidity opens the floodgates, with flavors of lemon zest, wet slate and filberts washing over the palate. Try everything you can to find this wine.