Albariño 2008

Awards, Ratings and Reviews

Gold Medal, 2009 World of Wine Festival
Gold Medal, 2009 Pacific Rim Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal, Wine Press Northwest Platinum Judging
Finalist, 2009 Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition
“Top 20 wines under $20”, “Oregon’s 50 Best Wines”, “Taster’s Choice”, Portland Monthly Magazine
“What we love right now”, Cooking Light Magazine
“Best 100 NorthWest wines under $50”, Seattle Metropolitan Mag.
Wine of the Week, Chuck Hill www.winesnw.com

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

The northern slopes of our estate vineyards provide relief from the summer heat and a haven for Albariño. This wine exhibits a floral bouquet and lovely aromas of citrus, pear, yellow stone fruits and honey. The bright acidity and round texture fold into a crisp dry finish with distinct minerality.

We recommend drinking this wine within 3 years - earlier if you seek crispness, later if you prefer greater complexity. True, oysters on the half shell are a beautiful pairing, but this wine also embraces any fresh seafood entree.

Technical Notes

Fruit Source: Abacela’s Fault Line Vineyards, Umpqua Valley

Appellation: Southern Oregon

Harvest Date: 28 September; 10, 11, 12 October 2008

At harvest:  Sugar; 22.3° brix      pH; 3.26    TA; 8.06 grams/liter     

Cooperage: Stainless Steel

At bottling: Sugar; Nil

Bottling date: 17 February 2009

Case Production: 1106 (750 mL)

Alcohol: 13.3% by volume

Release Date: 1 April 2009

S R P: $18.00 (750 mL) SOLD OUT

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