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93 Points Rated Excellent - Cameron Douglas (2020 vintage)
"White flowers and white peaches, a touch of salty air, lemon and wet silty soils aromas. Classic flavours and textures on the palate with a peach then lemon, silky then tense and youthful mouthfeel. Flavours reflect the nose with stone fruits moving into citrus. Lots of acidity, lovely core of fruit and a lengthy vibrant finish. Balanced and well made, youthful and age worthy. Best drinking upon purchase and through 2023+"
 
Albarino is ever so trendy right now. Originating in Spain & Portugal. There are a few choice examples in NZ. If you love a Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling or other crisp mineral like white wine. Try this.. A beautifully made, family owned, Small production, Single vineyard wine from Middle Earth in Nelson. Aromas of lemon curd and blossoms. Chalky and full mouth feel with flavour of lemon and lime citrus. Balanced zippy, lightning bright acidity. God damn this is tasty!
Winery note
"Our Albarino is just a small sliver of vineyard immediately adjacent to the winery and is always keenly watched. Inoculated with a yeast strain chosen for the ability to emphasize a real breeziness of character, the ensuing ferment was carefully regulated with cooling to further maintain the aromatic potential. Once only 6g/L of residual sugar remained the ferment was arrested. This small lick of sugar serves only to balance the icy acidity this variety is revered for. Pale lemon in colour with pronounced primary aromatics of white florals and oyster shell. Secondary aromas hint at lees contact and a wine rich in terpenes. This wine has excellent attack thanks to the brisk acidity yet continues on to offer a pleasing mouth filling experience. An interesting standalone drink that pairs fabulously with Kaimoana and garden-fresh salads."

Try with Sushi and Seafood
Vegan Friendly
 
 

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Sharon H
Lower Hutt in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Middle Earth (Nelson) 2021 Albarino
I really don"t like to mark the wine down as everyone has different tastes. I found this one a tad grassy for me and took a bit of effort to drink. I am sure other people will have a different opinion. I wouldn't buy again. I have purchased nicer ones from Wine sales.
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Murray T
Christchurch in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Middle Earth (Nelson) 2021 Albarino
If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc wine, likely you will enjoy this varietal. Tremendous fruity flavours with a flinty finish.
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Murray T
Christchurch in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Middle Earth (Nelson) 2021 Albarino
Simply delicious. A wonderful variety; albarino. I will keep buying this wine provided I can get my paws on it.
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3 years ago
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Eveie E
Auckland in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Middle Earth (Nelson) 2021 Albarino
Not a Sav or a reisling, definitely not a chardonnay and l love sharing it with friends. Haven't had a negative comment yet 🙃
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3 years ago
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Eveie E
Auckland in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Middle Earth (Nelson) 2021 Albarino
Absolutely delicious white on the dry side but with hints of spice. Have shared it with others since and they loved it too, it's just hard to categorize. Alborino definitely will suit any white lover who enjoys something a little different 😉
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3 years ago
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Anonymous
Auckland in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Middle Earth (Nelson) 2021 Albarino
Curiosity after your promoting this wine had me buy 2 bottles as a trial. 3 days later I returned to buy 6 bottles. That says it all !
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3 years ago
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Juliane C
Alexandra in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Middle Earth (Nelson) 2021 Albarino
While I really like the nose of this wine- creamy beeswax, the plate was not good- very acidic- overtook the fruit.
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3 years ago
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Hilary D
Lower Hutt in New Zealand
I recommend this product
Middle Earth (Nelson) 2021 Albarino
Although I quite liked this wine, it wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be
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