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Wairau River Albarino Reserve 2025
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Aromatic with green apple, grapefruit & white peach with saline minerality. More...
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Aromatic with green apple, grapefruit & white peach with saline minerality.
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Tasting Notes: Grown in their Angler vineyard, this wine has elegant citrus blossom aromatics combine seamlessly with notes of green apple, grapefruit and white peach. The palate is vibrant and refreshing, with mid palate fruit weight and a saline texture providing
structure and length, in combination with fine mineral acidity.
Sourced exclusively from their Angler vineyard on the banks of the Wairau River, select bunches were carefully hand harvested in the cool of the morning followed by destemming and overnight skin contact. Gentle pressing to extract only the finest free run juice, followed by fermentation in small volume stainless steel vessels to retain the elegant floral aromatics and bright acidity. The wine was kept on light lees for an extended period post fermentation to help build texture and complexity on the palate, followed by finishing and bottling on the Wairau River estate.
In 1978, Phil and Chris Rose secured consent to plant the first grapevines on the northern side of the Wairau Valley, despite strong opposition. Their belief that viticulture could succeed there helped shape Marlborough's wine story and marked the beginning of Wairau River Wines.
Today, the estate extends across more than 500 hectares on the northern side of the Wairau Valley. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir form the heart of the range, alongside a carefully selected collection of other Marlborough varietals. While the estate has grown, the focus remains the same: producing quality fruit through careful, hands-on vineyard management.
That definition of "family" extends to the next generation too. While there’s no pressure for the youngest generation to join the business, there’s definitely curiosity. The oldest grandson recently completed a summer internship at the winery to get hands-on experience in the real-world workings of winemaking and the laboratory; and the younger ones are a regular sight helping out on the bottling line and in the warehouse during the school holidays.
Food Match : Grilled prawns with garlic and lemon, Seafood paella, Ceviche with citrus and chilli, Grilled octopus with smoked paprika oil
ABV: 12.5%
Grape : Albarino
Producer : Rose Family Estate, Wairau River
Country : Marlborough, New Zealand
