Amber Albariño 2025

2025 was a bountiful and fresh vintage for us in the Bay, with great natural acidity and length on the palate. 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 10 days skin maceration. 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. 

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Photos by Emily Raftery Photography