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Bodegas y Vinedos

Shaya, part of Gil Family Vineyards

Our first visit of the day brought us to a bustling winery in the deep workings of harvest. Winemaker, Andrés Monsalve hosted us for a tour of the vineyards with ungrafted bush wines.

The 2022 growing season had been dryer than in previous years. Still, the long roots of the Verdejo bush vines could reach moisture and provide moisture to the grapes.

Shaya is part of Gil Family Vineyard, a wine company established in 2008, with eleven wineries throughout Spain.

Wines Tasted:

Honoro Vera Blanco 2021 Verdejo **** ½ $9.99

100% Organic Verdejo, aged in stainless steel tanks. Screw cap closure. Yellow straw, scents of apple and stone fruit. Flavors of old peach and ripe apples.

Arinda Verdejo 2021 **** ½ $11.99

Light straw, subtle with great acidity and medium finish. Screw cap closure.

Shaya 2021 Verdejo ***** $14.99

100% Verdejo sourced from grapes grown on 70-120 vines.

Straw /gold. Caramel flavors, well balanced with a long finish. Screw cap closure.

Shaya Habis 2019 ***** $14.99 https://gilfamily.es/bodegas_shaya

It was produced from Verdejo grapes grown on old vines. Barrel fermented in French bariques.

Fresh fruit, apples, pears, peach, and melons. Mature fruit, long fleshy finish. Light gold.