Just got back from a perfect happy hour pupu-fest at the lovely
Salt Kitchen in the Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu. They had a great duo of happy hour wines to choose from including a bright berry-centric Beaujolais and this super fresh, crisp Albarino from Riax Baixas. There couldn't be a better red or white wine for warm Honolulu evening if you ask me (except maybe a dry rose). The
Burgans had a punchy in your face nose of lemon, rock candy, and fancy french soap. Also, something is on the tip of my tongue. Oh yeah, it's a shit ton of acid that locked in almost before the wine actually hits my mouth. This Albarino has a nice medium weight and notes of round watermelon that balance out well with all the dominate bright lemon/lime citrus. After a while the lemon gets a little too "rindy" and begs for something else I couldn't quite put my finger on to provide some sort of counter-weight. Still overall this wine kicks ass and paired well with the bar's ridiculously yummy edemame guacamole. Watch out
Salt. I'll be back!
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