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2023 SEA QUEEN ALBARIÑO
Edna Valley – San Luis Obispo Coast
SIP Certified Sustainable
PLACE
Albariño is a varietal I hold dear, having played a significant role in its rise in the New World since the mid-2000’s. Together with my cousin, we convinced our family to plant one of the largest Albariño vineyards outside Spain and Portugal. Our plantings originated from cuttings from the prestigious Morgadio Estate in the Rias Baixas. Block 163 is where the magic happens. Grown just 5.5 miles from the Pacific, this wine embraces why the Edna Valley has proven to be the New World home of Albariño. Its similarities to the O Rosal subzone of the Rias Baixas are striking. Both regions share comparable proximities to the ocean all while being protected by a small range of coastal hills that lie at the foot of the sea. The ever present coastal effect delivers Albariños that are packed with vibrant acidity, minerality, and loads of citrus all backed by a salinity that defines Edna Valley Albariño.
AROMATICS
Our Cadre Albariño is a true expression of where land meets sea. On the nose, it reveals spicy citrus and salty zest, complemented by seductive notes of orange blossom and jasmine, along with what I like to call Hawaiian breakfast fruits. The influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean is evident, with briny notes that speak to the sea. White flower notes are present, but an exotic mix of citrus and tropical fruit takes center stage.
PALATE
On the palate, this wine is full of tang and energy. Our Albariño never lacks acidity—in fact, managing that high acidity is one of our biggest challenges, yet also our greatest gift. There is a rich assembly of citrus, white fruits, stone fruits, and lush tropicals, all balanced by bright acidity from start to finish. A lingering freshness and minerality cement Albariño as the true queen of the sea. The wines from here are noted for their vibrant acidity, rich minerality, and robust citrus flavors, all underpinned by the area’s hallmark salinity
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