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The Albariño grapes in this
wine were farmed organically at the Ibarra-Young Vineyard in Los Olivos
in the Santa Ynez Valley. The climate is ideal with warm breezy days and
cool— often foggy nights— due to the marine influenced airflow from the
east-west configuration of the valley.
The Albariño grapes were harvested on August 31st with beautifully
balanced numbers, 22 degrees brix, 3.02 pH and 10 grams total acidity.
The grapes were whole cluster pressed. About three quarters of the must
was then put into a stainless steel tank and the balance into neutral
barrels. The wine in tank went through a long cool fermentation (over 6
weeks) that captured the lovely aromatics inherent in Albariño. The
secondary fermentation was blocked in the tank. The neutral barrel
fermentation adds an interesting textural component to the wine and a
slightly different aroma profile.
The finished wine is medium bodied with lovely floral and aromas with
hints of orange blossoms and flavors of Asian pear, fresh lemon with a
hint of almonds and minerals. The flavors linger and the finish is
crisp.
The suggested retail is
$18.00.
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