The Wine Pair Podcast
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WTF is Verdejo?
49 minutes Posted Jul 12, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Introduction
Episode Overview and First Thoughts on Wine Verdejo
Episode Overview and First Thoughts on Wine Verdejo
Verdejo Wines We Chose for This Episode
2024 Marques de Riscal Rueda Verdejo Verdejo Wine Tasting, Pairing, and Review
2024 Bodegas Vatan Nisia Old Vines Verdejo Wine Tasting, Pairing, and Review
The Test: Did we nail the taste profiles expected from Verdejo?
What is the verdict on Verdejo?
Wine in the news this week: California bill on 'American' wine labels stalls after beverage company pushback
Listener Shoutouts
Wines coming up in future episodes in case you want to drink along with us
Outro and how to find The Wine Pair Podcast
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If you are stuck in a Sauvignon Blanc rut, then Verdejo is here to come to your rescue. This great white wine from Rueda Spain is very similar to Sauvignon Blanc, in fact it is sometimes called the “love child” between Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio, and it combines many of the wonderful tropical fruit and citrus smells and flavors of Sauv Blanc with just a bit more mouthfeel. This is a lovely wine from Spain’s most important white wine region. Verdejo is a fantastic summer wine, great for ...