Mostly Viura with a dollop of Malvasia. This is one of the world's iconic and unique white wines, from a reference-point old school Producer. I like to decant the LdH whites to provide plenty of air. Made in an oxidative style, the nose is redolent of marzipan and white flowers, with a subtle hint of matchstick. It will often develop petrol notes with extended cellaring. Fascinating palate of pear, light citrus, beeswax, and turrón all wrapped in mouthwatering salinity. The 2003 bottling shows what I would consider to be advancing development over the past several years, so likely better to enjoy sooner rather than later.
Paired with fresh caught North Carolina black sea bass, pan seared in an iron skillet and served on a bed of lightly fried Carolina Gold rice from Anson Mills. A very creative light glaze was drizzled around the plate and not over the fish , comprised of thin pickled yellow bell pepper strips seasoned with the most delicate kiss of habanero chile imaginable to provide a pleasing warmth and not interfere at all with the wine. A truly inspired preparation.
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