We’ve opened a few bottles of the Go de Godello recently in the stores, and the response has been unanimous: this might just be one of the most enjoyable – and affordable – wines of the summer! You might not have heard of Godello as a variety (and with good reason, since it nearly went extinct just a few decades ago) but it is quickly gaining a reputation as one of Spain’s most exciting white varieties. Grown in northwestern Spain, just slightly more inland than Galicia, Godello has many structural similarities with Chardonnay, including brisk acidity and great palate weight, but adds in soft floral and juicy stone fruit elements, similar to Verdejo. A faint green herbaceous edge rounds out the package, delivering a lot of flavor and complexity for an incredibly reasonable price. The Go de Godello is enjoyable on its own as a summer sipper, perfect for outdoor events and aperitivo hour, but it also has enough weight and depth to open a second bottle for dinner.