2018 Texas Albarino
Albariño is a white wine varietal popular both in Spain and Portugal. It is distinctly different from the other whites in our program and has been a fun grape to play around with in the cellar. While the majority of this wine is Texas High Plains fruit, a small portion of the fruit was harvested from our estate as well as Enchanted Rock Vineyards in the Hill Country. This wine was entirely fermented in stainless steel, although a small portion of the Hill Country fruit was macerated with the skins on to add color and structure to the wine.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Albarino
Appellation
Texas High Plains
Vineyard Designation
Bingham, Kuhlken, and Enchanted Rock Vineyards
Acid
TA: 6.9
pH
3.48
Aging
5% Acacia Barrels
Fermentation
Stainless Steel
Alcohol %
13.3
Wine Profile
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2018 Albarino is a complex wine. You’ll find notes of Golden Delicious apples, lemon grass, almond extract, lemon poppy seed cake and a hint of melon. On the palate you’ll find a crisp acidity, yet a creaminess on the palate with a long and lingering finish. Notes of lemon, almond, and melon carry through on a long finish.
Production Notes
100% Albariño
Food Pairing Notes
This Albarino works well with fattier white fish, pork, fruit salads and ceviches.
