> 2005 WineSmith Albarino
2005 WineSmith Albarino |
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 When Spanish-born Marcus Bokisch decided to leave his position as viticulturalist for Joseph Phelps in order to pursue his personal dream of organic viticulture in the Sierra foothills, he included in his plantings a small plot of this prized varietal from Northwestern Spain. To do so, he gathered cuttings from Spain and provided them to the USDA virus certification program to undergo a three-year clean-up process by virtue of which this variety has now become available to California wineries.The gravelly soil of Clements distinguishes it from surrounding areas and is the subject of one of California’s newest applications for a new Approved Viticultural Area. Vine roots must struggle to penetrate deep into this well-drained soil structure, resulting in wines of intense aromatics and distinctive mineral energy. Vinified in the classic lean, hollow style of Spain’s Celtic Coast (Galicia), our 2005 offers fresh aromas of spicy lemongrass and wet stone, supported by a firm but fragile eggshell structure which invites pairing with lobster or crab. We Smiths offer you skillfully crafted wines that explore traditions beyond the mainstream. |
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