The wine has a pale straw gold color. The aromas are reminiscent of pears and tart apples with a hint of salinity in the background. On the palate the wine has flavors of fresh nectarines and pears. The excellent acidity carries the flavors from the mid-palate through to a crisp and lingering finish. The wine will pair well with a wide variety of seafood including freshly shucked oysters, crab and traditional Spanish Pulpo Gallego – octopus with olive oil and paprika.
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Inspiration
I discovered Albariño during a family vacation to Spain in the mid-1990s and fell in love with its exotic flavors and refreshing acidity. Since 2004, I’ve had the good fortune to produce this wine from a small plot planted for us at Clover Creek Vineyard.
The Harvest
The mild weather during the 2019 growing season and harvest extended the grapes’ ripening period. Harvest commenced on October 14th, which was about 3 weeks later than 2018, at the ideal sugar content for Albariño of 22.0 Brix.
Winemaking
The grapes were whole-cluster pressed, and the juice settled overnight. Approximately 80% of the juice was racked to a stainless tank to ferment at an average temperature of 58°F to preserve the aromatics. The remaining juice was fermented in a clay amphora I imported from La Mancha, Spain. The juice in the amphora reached 68°F, which contributed a rich and round texture to this wine. The two lots were blended and bottled in January 2020.
The Wine
The wine has a pale straw gold color. The aromas are reminiscent of pears and tart apples with a hint of salinity in the background. On the palate the wine has flavors of fresh nectarines and pears. The excellent acidity carries the flavors from the mid-palate through to a crisp and lingering finish.
Food Pairings
The wine will pair well with a wide variety of seafood including freshly shucked oysters, crab and traditional Spanish Pulpo Gallego – octopus with olive oil and paprika.
Rick Longoria, Winemaker
April 1, 2020
Composition: 100% Albariño
Vineyard source: Clover Creek
Production: 103 cases
Alcohol by volume: 13.0%
pH: 3.48
Titratable acidity: 0.67g/100ml
Cellaring potential: Two to three years
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