La Marea, Albarino, Monterey County, CA, 2024

This 100% Albarino is produced from fruits grown in Kristy Vineyard, on the western
bench overlooking the Salinas River on broken sediment of ancient sea beds. Kristy is
special because Albarino in the vineyard reaches full phenological ripeness at low
potential alcohol and natural, bright acidity due to abundant California sunshine, cold
desert nights, and near-constant coastal breezes off of Monterey Bay.
Strong Salinas Valley winds help to support this true-to-varietal Albariño.  Aromas of
white nectarine and honeysuckle abound. Bright acidity leads on the palate framed by a
redolence of underripe pineapple and stone fruit, which persist and blend with wet river
rock on the finish.