Amber Albariño 2024

2024 was a very small and concentrated vintage for us in the Bay, and the length on the palate really transmits the warmth and generosity of the vintage. I was able to pick the grapes with a beautiful ripeness and spectrum of flavours from my allocated rows at Two Terraces, where they have the Portuguese Alvarino clone planted, as well as the Spanish Albarino clones. This year I went with three and a half weeks of skin maceration. 2024 was the perfect year to push the boundaries a bit further, and see what would happen with prolonged skin contact. Traditionally one would press the grapes right away and remove the skins, but I really enjoy all the magical infusions that occur from macerating this white wine: tea leaves, jasmine, white peaches and nectarine. Expect tropical fruits vibes with a gentle phenolic texture. The wine is fresh with a lovely tangy and salty finish. This Alby would be a dream to pair with seafood and salty dishes. Shipping is only available in New Zealand.