Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Albarino 2023

Bouquet: Showcasing layers of ripe yellow plum, lifted lime blossom and sea spray. Palate: The palate is lively with bright acidity and lingering minerality. Food Match: Grilled fish with fresh tomato salad or fish and chips.

Vineyard: Seaview Vineyard | Aspect: North facing slope | Soil: Windblown loess Elevation: 160m | Distance from sea: 4500m

Our Seaview Vineyard in the Awatere Valley is exposed to some of the toughest growing conditions in Marlborough; high sunshine and wind, cool nights and low rainfall which produces a smaller, thicker-skinned berry with intense fruit flavours. The Albariño vines were planted in 2019 atop the Seaview cliffs on a north-facing slope. The soil is predominantly windblown loess, bringing mineral characteristics to this wine.

Marlborough experienced rather high rainfall during the growing season, resulting in high moisture levels throughout the vineyard. Dewy mornings combined with good crops created a sense of nervousness heading into vintage. However, the weather remained stable, which meant we could pick our fruit when desired and the concentration and health of the fruit was outstanding. The resulting Albariño is showing highly concentrated flavours, with underlying purity and minerality.